Ozarks recap September 24, 2013
Kickapoo scored a shocking upset when it eliminated Camdenton, 21-19. At the time, the Lakers were ranked 16th in the state, while the Chiefs were 39th.
The biggest upset of the week belonged to Kickapoo, who defeated 16th ranked Camdenton, 21-19. Anthony Cooper threw for 226 yards and 2 touchdowns and ran for 61 yards in the win.
Elza Evans was the most successful running back in Ozarks this week. In 12 carries, he ran for 292 yards as Lebanon beat Waynesville. Michael Dalangin also contributed to the rushing game with 47 yards on the ground.
Evans was a beast in the backfield as the Yellowjackets defeated Glendale.
Cooper put up the best numbers through the air as Joel Wells' team beat the Lakers. Cooper's favorite target this week was John Fuchs, who caught 6 passes for 63 yards.
Ratcliff was the best receiver in the league this week as the Vikings topped the Tigers. Ratcliff racked up 7 receptions for 186 yards.
Evans provided a threat through the air and on the ground as Lebanon defeated the Falcons.
He was 18-29 with 0 interception.
6-foot-2 quarterback Cooper of the Chiefs is the league leader in passing yards this season with 877. He has also thrown 11 touchdowns. The leading receiver in the league this season is Ratcliff. The Parkview star has 29 catches for 478 yards.
Two of the top teams in the league will go toe-to-toe this week when Hillcrest takes on Will Christian's team. The Hornets' offense has scored 147 points this season, good for No. 1 in the league, while the Yellowjackets have allowed only 41 on the year.
An important game coming up in Ozarks this week will be when Lebanon takes on Hillcrest. As it stands, the Yellowjackets are in second, while John Beckham's team is in fourth.
The top two defenses in the league will face off this season when Lebanon takes on the Hornets. The Yellowjackets have allowed 41 points this season, while Hillcrest has given up 60. Lebanon allowed 0 points last week as it beat Glendale.
Anthony Gilliland and Ratcliff provided fans with a highlight when they connected against Waynesville. The connection went for 92 yards, the longest such play in the league this season.
Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Tuesday 5am PST each week.
