Minnesota River recap September 17, 2013
The biggest upset of the week belonged to Sibley East, who took down 126th ranked Sibley East, 41-24.
Belle Plaine scaled the state rankings by moving to 158 from 218 this week, the biggest jump in Minnesota River. The Tigers climbed the ranks as a result of beating the Wolverines 41-24.
Brett Johnson and Brett Johnson gave Watertown-Mayer a balanced attack through the air and ground last week. Johnson threw for 24 yards, while Johnson ran for 125 yards. Teammate Cole Durand added to the ground attack by rushing for 102 yards.
Johnson and Johnson gave the Royals a balanced attack in passing and rushing last week.
Anthony Gruenhagen was the best receiver in the league this week as Mayer Lutheran lost to Tri-City United [Montgomery-Lonsdale/Le Center]. Gruenhagen tallied 6 receptions for 46 yards.
Johnson was the most successful running back in the league this week.
Johnson put up the best numbers in passing as Watertown-Mayer beat Le Sueur-Henderson.
A big matchup in Minnesota River this week will be when Belle Plaine takes on Jordan. As it stands, the Tigers are in third, while the Hubmen/Jaguars are in second.
Norwood-Young America lost to Jordan 47-11 last week, the largest margin of any game.
Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Tuesday 5am PST each week.
