4A Region 5 recap September 4, 2013
Newton County's Jamoral Graham recorded the longest rushing play in 4A Region 5 this season in his game against Southeast Lauderdale last week. Graham ran for 80 yards on the play and finished with 92 on the day as his team beat the Tigers.
Fans got a thrill when Jacob Edwards and De'Andre Wansley connected against Southeast Lauderdale. The longest such play in the league this season, the connection resulted in 66 yards.
Newton County's offense was unstoppable this week, as it produced the league's top passer, rusher and receiver. Edwards threw for 230 and 3 touchdowns and Wansley had 113 yards receiving. On the ground Trent Hudnall contributed 100 yards.
Jackie Williamson's team's offense was tough to stop this week, as it produced the league's top passer, rusher and receiver.
The Cougars' offense was unstoppable this week, as it produced the league's top passer, rusher and receiver.
Newton County's dynamic duo of Edwards and Wansley proved tough for Charles Black's team to stop, as they were the top passer and receiver in the league this week.
The Cougars' dynamic duo of Edwards and Wansley proved to be unstoppable against the Tigers, as they were the top passer and receiver in the league this week.
Edwards and Hudnall gave Newton County a balanced attack in passing and rushing last week.
Edwards and Hudnall gave the Cougars a balanced attack through the air and ground last week.
Hudnall was the best running back in the league this week.
Wansley was the best receiver in 4A Region 5 this week as Newton County defeated Southeast Lauderdale.
Edwards put up the best numbers in passing as the Cougars beat the Tigers.
He went 9-14 with 1 interceptions.
Newton County's Edwards and Wansley have formed a dream team this season, leading the league in both passing and receiving yards. Edwards has thrown for 386 yards this season, while Wansley, a 6-foot-2 receiver, has 4 catches for 182 yards. Stevie Sanders from Northeast Lauderdale leads the league in rushing with 168 yards.
The Cougars took down Southeast Lauderdale 52-21 last week, the largest margin of any game. Edwards ran for 10 yards during the win.
Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Tuesday 5am PST each week.