Section 8 Conference IV recap October 1, 2013
Clarke moved up to 534 from 585 in the state rankings this week, the biggest jump in Section 8 Conference IV. The Rams were able to move up by defeating Locust Valley 22-21.
Valley Stream North was the team that made the biggest jump in the rankings, moving from fifth to third in the league. The Spartans beat North Shore 15-7 earlier in the week.
Clarke's offense was tough to stop this week, as it produced the league's top passer, rusher and receiver. Peter Falgione threw for 90 and 2 touchdowns and Nestor Haddo had 46 yards receiving. On the ground Falgione contributed 53 yards. Alex Brillantino helped Clarke's passing attack out by catching 3 balls for 30 yards.
Haddo was the best receiver in the league this week as John Boyle's team topped the Falcons. Haddo tallied 2 receptions for 46 yards. Brillantino helped Clarke's passing attack out by catching 3 balls for 30 yards.
Clarke's offense has been unstoppable this season and the Rams feature the season leaders in passing, rushing and receiving yards. Falgione has thrown for 130 yards and 2 touchdowns this season, while Haddo has 4 catches for 105 yards. Falgione also leads the league in rushing with 162 yards.
A big matchup in the league this week will be when Island Trees takes on West Hempstead. The Bulldogs are in sixth place, while the Rams are in first place.
The Rams and Locust Valley played the most contested game in the league this week, with the Rams eventually emerging with a 22-21 victory. Falgione ran for 53 yards during the win.
Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Tuesday 5am PST each week.
