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Eastern South Dakota recap September 4, 2013
Mitchell scored a shocking upset when it eliminated Yankton, 27-21. At the time, the Bucks/Gazelles were ranked 17th in the state, while the Kernels were 52nd.
The biggest upset of the week belonged to Yankton, who defeated 17th ranked Yankton, 27-21. Kanin Nelson threw for 110 yards and 2 touchdowns and ran for 65 yards during the win.
Mitchell's offense was tough to stop this week, as it produced the league's top passer, rusher and receiver. On the ground Mitch Johnson contributed 63 yards.
Kent Van Overschelde's team's offense was unstoppable this week, as it produced the league's top passer, rusher and receiver.
The Kernels' offense was tough to stop this week, as it produced the league's top passer, rusher and receiver.
Mitchell's dynamic duo of Nelson and Beau Brown proved tough for Arlin Likness' team to stop, as they were the top passer and receiver in the league this week.
The Kernels' dynamic duo of Nelson and Brown proved to be unstoppable against the Bucks/Gazelles, as they were the top passer and receiver in the league this week.
Nelson and Johnson gave Mitchell a balanced attack through the air and ground last week.
Nelson and Johnson gave the Kernels a balanced attack in passing and rushing last week.
Johnson was the best running back in Eastern South Dakota this week.
Nelson put up the best numbers in passing as Mitchell topped Yankton. Nelson's favorite target this week was Brown, who caught 2 passes for 55 yards.
Brown was the best wideout in the league this week as the Kernels bested the Bucks/Gazelles.
Two of the top teams in the league will go toe-to-toe this week when Mitchell takes on Harrisburg. The Kernels' offense has recorded 27 points this season, making them No. 1 in the league, while the Tigers have permitted only 2 on the year.
A big matchup in Eastern South Dakota this week will be when Mitchell takes on Harrisburg. The Kernels are in second place, while Brandon White's team is in third place.
The Tigers were the team that gained the most ground in the standings this week, jumping from sixth to third in the league. Harrisburg vanquished Sturgis Brown 12-2 earlier in the week.
Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Tuesday 5am PST each week.
