Section 6 DD recap Sept. 26, 2012
Sherman/Ripley moved up to 159 from 237 in the state rankings this week, the biggest jump in Section 6 DD. The Wildcats were able to make the jump by beating Panama 38-27.
Sherman/Ripley extended the longest winning streak in the league this week by beating the Panthers, 38-27. This was the team's fourth consecutive win.
Panama's dynamic duo of Bryce Payne and Eric Schutt proved tough for the Wildcats to stop, as they were the top passer and receiver in the league this week. Payne threw for 70 yards and one touchdown and Schutt had 31 yards receiving. Kelvin Eddy helped Panama's passing attack out by catching one ball for 28 yards.
Garrett McAfoose was the most productive running back in the league this week. In 26 carries, he ran for 131 yards as Clymer Central lost to Sherman/Ripley. Teammate Connor Payne added to the ground attack by rushing for 87 yards.
Panama's offense has been unstoppable this season and the Panthers feature the season leaders in passing, rushing and receiving yards. Payne has thrown for 204 yards and two touchdowns this season, while Eddy has three catches for 90 yards. Rob Benson leads the league in rushing with 516 yards.
A big matchup in the league this week will be when the Pirates take on the Panthers. Clymer Central is in second place, while Panama is in third place.
There should be lots of points scored when David Bodamer's team and the Panthers face off this week. The top two offenses in the league, the Pirates comes in having scored 63 this season, while Panama has scored 119. Clymer Central scored 37 points last week as it topped Forestville Central.
The Pirates were the team that gained the most ground in the standings this week, jumping from fifth to second in the league. Earlier in the week, Clymer Central triumphed over the Hornets 37-6.
Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Tuesday 5am PST each week.
