Bay recap Oct. 23, 2012
Palos Verdes extended the longest winning streak in Bay this week by beating West, 47-14. This was the team's fifth consecutive win.
Palos Verdes Peninsula moved up to 567 from 602 in the state rankings this week, the biggest jump in the league. The Panthers were able to make move up by losing to Mira Costa 42-28.
Palos Verdes Peninsula's offense was tough to stop this week, as it produced the league's top passer, rusher and receiver. Ian Escutia threw for 197 and three touchdowns and Nick Riley had 104 yards receiving. On the ground Ryan Augello chipped in 44 yards. Troy Paolucci helped Palos Verdes Peninsula's passing attack out by catching one ball for 35 yards.
Thanks to the talents of Escutia and James Nelson Adam Boyd's team has been able to do all sorts of things on offense. Escutia leads the league in passing with 889 yards, while Nelson has rushed for 533 yards this season. Palos Verdes' Dean Alessi leads the league in receiving yards with 360 on 17 catches.
A big matchup in the league this week will be when Guy Gardner's team takes on Redondo Union. As it stands, the Sea Kings are in third, while the Sea Hawks are in second.
Palos Verdes led Bay in scoring this week after putting up 47 points on the Warriors.
Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Tuesday 5am PST each week.
