Big North - Colonial recap September 17, 2013
Paramus fell to DePaul 45-14 last week, the largest margin of any game.
Wayne Valley led Big North - Colonial in scoring this week by notching 46 points on West Milford. Billy Crank threw for 190 yards and 3 touchdowns and ran for 11 yards in the win.
The Indians' dynamic duo of Crank and Mark DeLuise proved to be unstoppable against the Highlanders, as they were the top passer and receiver in the league this week. Liam Connors helped Wayne Valley's passing attack out by catching 6 balls for 57 yards.
Wayne Valley's dynamic duo of Crank and DeLuise proved tough for West Milford to stop, as they were the top passer and receiver in the league this week.
Crank put up the best numbers in passing as Brian O'Connor's team bested Donald Dougherty's team. Crank's favorite target this week was DeLuise, who caught 3 passes for 50 yards.
Justin DeGroat was the best running back in the league this week. He ran for 127 yards on 11 carries as Wayne Hills beat the Highlanders. Teammate Justin Hogan added to the ground attack by rushing for 116 yards.
DeLuise was the best receiver in the league this week as Wayne Valley defeated West Milford.
He went 15-25 with 0 interceptions.
Leading Big North - Colonial in both passing and receiving yards, the Indians' Crank and Connors have proven to be a lethal combination. 6-1 quarterback Crank has thrown for 190 yards this season, while Connors has 6 catches for 57 yards. The Patriots' DeGroat leads the league in rushing yards with 127.
The top two teams in the league will face off this week when first place Wayne Valley takes on second place Wayne Hills. Wayne Valley beat the Highlanders last week, while Wayne Hills defeated Northern Highlands.
The Indians' offense has racked up 40 points this season, earning them the top spot in the league, while Wayne Demikoff's team has allowed only 14 on the year.
One of the league's premier quarterbacks will face off with its top pass rusher when Wayne Valley and the Patriots face off next week.
The Indians made the biggest jump in the national rankings this week, rising to 5,494 from 6,118. The improvement was the result of 46-22 victory over West Milford last week.
Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Tuesday 5am PST each week.
