League recap: Hingham climbs in state rankings with win

By Staff Report Oct 2, 2012, 12:12am

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Hingham moved up to 26 from 56 in the state rankings this week, the biggest jump in Patriot - Keenan. The Harbormen were able to make the jump by beating Dennis-Yarmouth Regional 31-18.

Whitman-Hanson Regional was able to crack the Top 25 in the state rankings this week after beating Foxborough 21-20. The Panthers came in at 24 in the state poll after placing at number 53 last week.

Whitman-Hanson Regional's dynamic duo of Thomas Sapienza and Dondre James proved tough for the Warriors to stop, as they were the top passer and receiver in the league this week. Sapienza threw for 131 yards and two touchdowns and James had 78 yards receiving. Jake Walkins helped Whitman-Hanson Regional's passing attack out by catching three balls for 38 yards.

Jon Hurvitz was the most productive running back in the league this week. He ran for 132 yards on 28 carries as Duxbury bested Foxborough. Teammate Jack Snow added to the ground attack by rushing for 53 yards.

The Panthers' Sapienza and James have formed a dynamic duo this season, leading the league in both passing and receiving yards. Sapienza has thrown for 588 yards this season, while James, a 6-foot-2 receiver, has 13 catches for 311 yards. The Dragons' Hurvitz leads the league in rushing yards with 434.

Duxbury took down New Bedford 42-14 last week, the largest margin of any game. Hurvitz caught two passes for 41 yards in the win.



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