Northeast Kansas recap September 10, 2013
The biggest upset of the week belonged to Oskaloosa, who defeated 159th ranked Maur Hill Prep-Mount Academy, 30-26. Luis Rodriguez ran for 124 yards and caught 2 passes for 28 yards in the win.
Jackson Heights was the team that gained the most ground in the standings this week, jumping from sixth to second in Northeast Kansas. The Cobras beat Horton 26-0 earlier in the week.
Josh Caudle put up the best numbers through the air as the Ravens fell to the Bears. He finished with 10 completions for 109 yards and 2 touchdowns. Caudle's favorite target this week was Mark McDermed, who caught 3 passes for 62 yards.
Derrick Stone was a passing and rushing force as the Chargers lost to Jackson Heights. He completed 10 passes for 176 yards and also ran for 6 yards. Stone's favorite target this week was Josh Allen, who caught 4 passes for 70 yards.
Nick Holmes was the best running back in the league this week. He ran for 124 yards on 22 carries as Pleasant Ridge fell to the Cobras. Blake Graham also contributed to the rushing game with 67 yards on the ground.
Allen was the best receiver in the league this week as Nick Dowell's team lost to Jackson Heights. Dakota Bayles helped Horton's passing attack out by catching 4 balls for 57 yards.
Bayles was a key player and the best on defense this week as the Chargers lost to the Cobras. The 6-foot-2 senior.
Horton's Stone and Allen have formed a dynamic duo this season, leading Northeast Kansas in both passing and receiving yards. 5-10 quarterback Stone has thrown for 176 yards this season, while Allen has 4 catches for 70 yards. Holmes from the Rams leads the league in rushing with 124 yards.
The top two teams in the league will face off this week when first place Oskaloosa takes on second place Jackson Heights.
Two of the top units in the league will face off this week when Oskaloosa takes on Jackson Heights. Scott Whaley's team's offense has recorded 30 points this season, making them No. 1 in the league, while the Cobras have permitted only 0 on the year.
Immaculata lost to Sumner Academy 58-18 last week, the largest margin of any game.
Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Tuesday 5am PST each week.
