2A Conference 8 recap September 4, 2013
Trinity moved up to 316 from 358 in the state rankings this week, the biggest jump in 2A Conference 8. The Bulldogs climbed the ranks as a result of topping Bishop McGuinness 12-7.
Eastern Randolph was the team that gained the most ground in the standings this week, jumping from sixth to fourth in the league. The Wildcats vanquished Southwestern Randolph 42-14 earlier in the week.
Eastern Randolph's offense was tough to stop this week, as it produced the league's top passer, rusher and receiver. Corey Newby threw for 161 and 2 touchdowns and Corey Yahn had 47 yards receiving. On the ground Jaylin Brower contributed 67 yards. Cole Cheek helped Eastern Randolph's passing attack out by catching 2 balls for 32 yards.
Seth Baxter's team's offense was unstoppable this week, as it produced the league's top passer, rusher and receiver.
The Wildcats' offense was tough to stop this week, as it produced the league's top passer, rusher and receiver.
Eastern Randolph's dynamic duo of Newby and Yahn proved tough for the Cougars to stop, as they were the top passer and receiver in the league this week.
The Wildcats' dynamic duo of Newby and Yahn proved to be unstoppable against Southwestern Randolph, as they were the top passer and receiver in the league this week.
Newby and Brower gave Eastern Randolph a balanced attack through the air and ground last week. Teammate Shaquille Alsbrook added to the ground attack by rushing for 49 yards.
Newby and Brower gave the Wildcats a balanced attack in passing and rushing last week.
Yahn was the best wideout in the league this week as Eastern Randolph bested Danny Akins' team.
Newby put up the best numbers through the air as the Wildcats beat the Cougars.
Brower was the best running back in 2A Conference 8 this week.
The leading receiver in the league this season is Jacar Green. The Randleman star has 5 catches for 116 yards.
Trinity and the Villains played the most contested game in the league this week, with Trinity eventually emerging with a 12-7 victory.
Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Tuesday 5am PST each week.
