League recap: Eastern enters state Top 25

By Staff Report Sep 24, 2013, 4:07pm

West Jersey - American league recap: 9/24/13

West Jersey - American recap September 24, 2013

Eastern was able to crack the Top 25 in the state rankings this week after topping Timber Creek Regional. The Vikings came in at 12 in the state poll after placing at number 29 last week.

Cherry Hill East lost to Pennsauken 48-7 last week, the largest margin of any game.

Eastern's dynamic duo of Tom Flacco and Keshawn Segers proved tough for the Chargers to stop, as they were the top passer and receiver in the league this week. Flacco threw for 301 yards and 4 touchdowns and Segers had 246 yards receiving. Tj Gardner helped Eastern's passing attack out by catching 2 balls for 35 yards.

Dan Spittal's team's dynamic duo of Flacco and Segers proved to be unstoppable against Timber Creek Regional, as they were the top passer and receiver in the league this week.

Flacco put up the best numbers in passing as the Vikings beat Rob Hinson's team.

John Chamberlin was the best running back in West Jersey - American this week. He ran for 131 yards on 21 carries as Williamstown defeated the Chargers. Teammate Marquis Little added to the ground attack by rushing for 44 yards.

Segers had an awesome week catching the football as the Vikings topped Timber Creek Regional.

Segers was the best receiver in the league this week as Eastern beat the Chargers.

He was 14-24 with 0 interception.

The most important game in the league this week will be the match up between the Braves and Cherokee. Williamstown comes into the matchup ranked seventh in the state, while the Chiefs ranks ninth.

The top two defenses in the league will face off this season when Frank Fucetola's team takes on Cherokee. The Braves have allowed 20 points this season, while Pj Mehigan's team has given up 13. Williamstown allowed 14 points last week as it bested Shawnee.

The Braves and the Renegades played the closest game in West Jersey - American this week, with the Braves eventually emerging with a 17-14 victory. Chamberlin caught 1 pass for 26 yards in the win.



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