Mid-Central recap October 8, 2013
Adding to the longest winning streak in Mid-Central this week, Larned/Pawnee Heights beat Cimarron 33-23. This was the team's fifth consecutive win.
Larned/Pawnee Heights led the league in scoring this week after putting up 33 points on the Bluejays.
Nolan McCurry provided a threat through the air and on the ground as Hoisington fell to Phillipsburg.
Tyson Martinez was a key player and the best on defense this week as Ellinwood lost to Sterling. He recorded 1 fumble.
McCurry was the best running back in the league this week. He ran for 110 yards on 22 carries as the Cardinals fell to the Black Bears. Teammate Avery Urban added to the ground attack by rushing for 43 yards.
Ellinwood's Marc Waite and Tanner Swank have formed a dream team this season, leading Mid-Central in both passing and receiving yards. Waite has thrown for 262 yards this season, while Swank has 17 catches for 213 yards. Hoisington's McCurry leads the league in rushing yards with 569.
The top two teams in the league will face off this week when first place Larned/Pawnee Heights takes on second place Hoisington.
Two of the top units in the league will face off this week when Jason Ingram's team takes on the Indians. The Cardinals' offense has recorded 86 points this season, making them No. 1 in the league, while Larned/Pawnee Heights has permitted only 63 on the year.
The top two defenses in the league will face off this season when Hoisington takes on the Indians. The Cardinals have allowed 108 points this season, while Larned/Pawnee Heights has given up 63. Hoisington allowed 33 points last week as it fell to the Panthers.
The Indians made the biggest leap in the national rankings this week, rising to 5,374 from 6,101. The advance stemmed from a 33-23 victory over Cimarron last week.
Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Tuesday 5am PST each week.
