IV Section IV recap September 17, 2013
Coronado lost to Estrella Foothills 34-9 last week, the largest margin of any game. Justin Conrad was a bright spot for the Dons, as he threw for 136 yards in the loss.
Coolidge made the biggest leap in the national rankings this week, rising to 4,323 from 4,909. The improvement came about via a 27-14 victory over Fountain Hills last week.
Florence's offense was tough to stop this week, as it produced the league's top passer, rusher and receiver. Bobby Herrera threw for 210 and 2 touchdowns and Matt Ramirez had 152 yards receiving. On the ground Ian Campos chipped in 158 yards. Ramsey Garcia helped Florence's passing attack out by catching 2 balls for 29 yards.
The Gophers' offense was unstoppable this week, as it produced the league's top passer, rusher and receiver.
Florence's offense was tough to stop this week, as it produced the league's top passer, rusher and receiver.
Steve McKane's team's dynamic duo of Herrera and Ramirez proved to be unstoppable against Globe, as they were the top passer and receiver in the league this week.
The Gophers' dynamic duo of Herrera and Ramirez proved tough for the Tigers to stop, as they were the top passer and receiver in the league this week.
Herrera and Campos gave Florence a balanced attack through the air and ground last week. Beau Griego also contributed to the rushing game with 124 yards on the ground.
Herrera and Campos gave the Gophers a balanced attack in passing and rushing last week.
Dominic Johnson made the biggest impact on defense this week as Seton Catholic fell to Snowflake. The 5-foot-9 junior.
Ramirez was the best receiver in IV Section IV this week as Florence defeated Globe.
Herrera put up the best numbers through the air as the Gophers topped Al Ocampo's team.
Campos was the best running back in the league this week.
Florence's Herrera and Edy Ruiz have formed a dream team this season, leading the league in both passing and receiving yards. 6-0 quarterback Herrera has thrown for 690 yards this season, while Ruiz has 14 catches for 274 yards. The Sentinels' Antonio Campanella leads the league in rushing yards with 327.
The top two teams in IV Section IV will face off this week when first place Coolidge takes on second place Combs. The Bears bested the Falcons last week, while Combs topped Wickenburg.
The top two defenses in the league will face off this season when Coolidge takes on the Coyotes. Cayle Ferguson's team has allowed 20 points this season, while Combs has given up 21. The Bears allowed 14 points last week as they beat Fountain Hills.
The Gophers led the league in scoring this week by notching 42 points on the Tigers. Herrera in the win.
Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Tuesday 5am PST each week.
