4A Conference 23 recap November 5, 2013
Charlottesville led 4A Conference 23 in scoring this week by notching 47 points on Fluvanna County.
The Black Knights made the biggest jump in the national rankings this week, rising to 6,726 from 7,237. The improvement was the result of a 47-18 victory over the Flying Flucos last week.
Amherst County's offense was unstoppable this week, as it produced the league's top passer, rusher and receiver. D A Christian threw for 32 yards and Tyrus Burford had 21 yards receiving. On the ground Christian chipped in 101 yards. Darius Wilson helped Amherst County's passing attack out by catching 1 ball for 11 yards.
Christian put up the best numbers through the air as the Lancers lost to Liberty.
Amherst County's offense cannot be tamed this season and the Lancers feature the season leaders in passing, rushing and receiving yards. Christian has thrown for 489 yards and 6 touchdowns this season, while Wilson has 27 catches for 451 yards. Christian also leads the league in rushing with 755 yards.
Jason Whitley broke off the longest rushing play in the league this week with a 52-yard run against the Minutemen. Amherst County fell to Liberty, Whitley finishing the game with 42 yards rushing.
Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Tuesday 5am PST each week.
