Chicago Public - Big Shoulders recap September 24, 2013
Fans got a thrill when Javier Chavez and Nick Johnson connected against Steinmetz. The longest such play in Chicago Public - Big Shoulders this season, the connection resulted in 66 yards.
Adding to the longest winning streak in the league this week, Whitney Young beat Roosevelt 49-0,. The victory was the fourth in a row for the Dolphins.
Taft's offense was unstoppable this week, as it produced the league's top passer, rusher and receiver. Chavez threw for 118 and 2 touchdowns and Johnson had 76 yards receiving. On the ground James Liss chipped in 75 yards. Sebastian Pawlak helped Taft's passing attack out by catching 2 balls for 37 yards.
The Eagles' offense was tough to stop this week, as it produced the league's top passer, rusher and receiver.
Taft's offense was unstoppable this week, as it produced the league's top passer, rusher and receiver.
Matthew Walsh's team's dynamic duo of Chavez and Johnson proved tough for the Silver Streaks to stop, as they were the top passer and receiver in the league this week.
The Eagles' dynamic duo of Chavez and Johnson proved to be unstoppable against Steinmetz, as they were the top passer and receiver in the league this week.
Chavez and Liss gave Taft a balanced attack in passing and rushing last week. Demarcus Heglar also contributed to the rushing game with 34 yards on the ground.
Chavez and Liss gave the Eagles a balanced attack through the air and ground last week.
Roberto Juarez was a key player and the best on defense this week as Taft defeated Tim Mcnulty's team. The 5-foot-8 junior.
Liss was the best running back in the league this week.
Chavez put up the best numbers in passing as the Eagles bested the Silver Streaks.
Johnson was the best receiver in Chicago Public - Big Shoulders this week as Taft bested Steinmetz.
Schurz's Joseph Ruidias and Deven Weathers have formed a dynamic duo this season, leading the league in both passing and receiving yards. Ruidias has thrown for 421 yards this season, while Weathers, a 5-foot-6 receiver, has 12 catches for 361 yards. The Eagles' Liss leads the league in rushing yards with 602.
Fans will be treated to a premier battle in the secondary when the Bulldogs' Weathers goes up against Whitney Young's David Craan.
Next week's game between Schurz and Tim Franken's team will feature an aerial matchup as Ruidias tests his arm against Craan's defensive ability.
An important game coming up in the league this week will be when Peter Fosco's team takes on the Dolphins. The Bulldogs are currently in third, while Whitney Young is in first.
There should be lots of points scored when Schurz and the Dolphins face off this week. The top two offenses in the league, the Bulldogs comes in having scored 127 this season, while Whitney Young has scored 139. Schurz scored 21 points last week as it beat Lincoln Park.
The top two defenses in the league will face off this season when the Bulldogs take on the Dolphins. Schurz has allowed 38 points this season, while Whitney Young has given up 6. The Bulldogs allowed 0 points last week as they topped the Lions.
Taft scaled the state rankings by moving to 304 from 330 this week, the biggest jump in the league. The Eagles were able to move up by besting the Silver Streaks 21-6.
Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Tuesday 5am PST each week.
