League recap: McGregor scores huge upset over Hill City

By Staff Report Oct 28, 2013, 9:50am

Great Northern (9 Man) league recap: 10/22/13

Great Northern (9 Man) recap October 22, 2013

The biggest upset of the week belonged to McGregor, who defeated 35th ranked Hill City, 38-34. Andrew Demenge ran for 286 yards during the win.

Kelliher/Northome added to the longest winning streak in Great Northern (9 Man) this week by beating Wrenshall, 28-22. The win marks eighth in a row for the the Mustangs.

Demenge was a beast in the backfield as the Mercuries bested the Hornets.

Demenge provided a threat through the air and on the ground as McGregor defeated Hill City.

Cody Whiting made the biggest impact on defense this week as Cromwell fell to Nevis. He racked up 1 sack.

Demenge was the best running back in the league this week. In 33 carries, he ran for 286 yards as Bob Staska's team lost to the Tigers. Auston Anderson also contributed to the rushing game with 93 yards on the ground.

Cromwell's Zion Smith and Tristan Johnson led the league in both passing and receiving yards. Smith has thrown for 750 yards this season, while Johnson has 15 catches for 282 yards. Demenge from the Mercuries leads the league in rushing with 1,469 yards.

McGregor made the biggest jump in the national rankings this week, rising to 938 from 1,053. They were able to move up in the ranks after a 38-34 victory over the Hornets last week.



Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Tuesday 5am PST each week.