3A Region 6 recap October 1, 2013
Prentiss scaled the state rankings by moving to 202 from 242 this week, the biggest jump in 3A Region 6. The Bulldogs climbed the ranks as a result of beating Amite County 13-6.
Velma Jackson took down McClain 41-6 last week, the largest margin of any game. Devin Perry threw for 147 yards and 3 touchdowns and ran for 37 yards in the win.
Joseph Satcher was a force in the backfield as McLaurin lost to Crystal Springs.
Satcher provided a threat through the air and on the ground as the Tigers fell to the Tigers.
Deyton Lingle threw for 177 yards and 3 touchdowns. He was 9-16 with 1 interception.
Lingle put up the best numbers through the air as Morton defeated Florence. Lingle's favorite target this week was Raheem Davis, who caught 4 passes for 140 yards.
Leading the league in both passing and receiving yards, the Panthers' Lingle and Devonta Jones have proven to be a lethal combination. Lingle has thrown for 1,132 yards this season, while Jones has 26 catches for 508 yards. Emanuel Ross from the Falcons leads the league in rushing with 777 yards.
Fans will be thrilled by an exciting game in the secondary when Morton's Jones goes up against Velma Jackson's D'Marius Luckett.
Next week's game between Kris Pickle's team and Cedrick Wilder's team will feature a good passing match up as Lingle will test his arm against Luckett's defensive ability.
One of the league's premier quarterbacks will face off with its top pass rusher when the Panthers and the Falcons face off next week.
An important game coming up in 3A Region 6 this week will be when Velma Jackson takes on Morton. As it stands, the Falcons are in first, while the Panthers are in fifth.
Velma Jackson led the league in scoring this week by notching 41 points on the Mustangs. Perry ran for 37 yards during the win.
Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Tuesday 5am PST each week.
