6A Region 6 recap Oct. 3, 2012
Gardendale's Jordan Howard recorded the longest rushing play in 6A Region 6 this season in his game against Briarwood Christian last week. Howard ran for 70 yards on the play and finished with 202 on the day as his team beat the Lions.
Mountain Brook extended the longest winning streak in the league this week by beating Buckhorn, 28-7. The victory was the sixth in a row for the team.
Gardendale's offense was tough to stop this week, as it produced the league's top passer, rusher and receiver. Hunter Crook threw for 181 yards and Jesse Blackburn had 130 yards receiving. Chris Blakey helped Gardendale's passing attack out by catching four balls for 30 yards.
Gardendale's offense has been unstoppable this season and the Rockets feature the season leaders in passing, rushing and receiving yards. Crook has thrown for 633 yards and one touchdown this season, while Blackburn has 24 catches for 310 yards. Howard leads the league in rushing with 513 yards.
A big matchup in 6A Region 6 this week will be when Woodlawn takes on Vestavia Hills. As it stands, the Colonels are in fourth, while the Rebels are in second.
Hewitt-Trussville was the team that gained the most ground in the standings this week, jumping from sixth to third in the league. The Huskies beat Minor 21-10 earlier in the week.
Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Tuesday 5am PST each week.
