Independent School recap Oct. 9, 2012
St. Sebastian's School scored a stunning upset when it knocked off Milton Academy, 29-15. At the time, the Mustangs was ranked 15th in the state, while the Arrows was 66th.
The biggest upset of the week belonged to St. Sebastian's School, who took down 15th ranked Milton Academy, 29-15.
Thayer Academy's offense was tough to stop this week, as it produced the league's top passer, rusher and receiver. Jack Becker threw for 184 and three touchdowns and Bryan Vieira had 144 yards receiving. On the ground Aaron Gilmer chipped in 69 yards. Gilmer helped Thayer Academy's passing attack out by catching one ball for 15 yards.
Thayer Academy's offense has been unstoppable this season and the Tigers feature the season leaders in passing, rushing and receiving yards. Becker has thrown for 643 yards and nine touchdowns this season, while Vieira has 15 catches for 388 yards. Gilmer leads the league in rushing with 261 yards.
The marquee game in the league this week will be the clash between Buckingham Browne & Nichols and Kevin Macdonald's team. The Knights comes into the matchup ranked 23rd in the state, while the Mustangs ranks 17th.
Belmont Hill suffered a letdown when it was bounced from the state Top 25 this week after beating Noble & Greenough. The Hillies had been ranked 25th, but fell to 104 following the defeat.
Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Tuesday 5am PST each week.
