3A Northern recap September 17, 2013
Thomas Jefferson lost to Montbello 43-6 last week, the largest margin of any game. Taden Blaise was a bright spot for the Spartans, as he threw for 223 yards in the loss.
Holy Family made the biggest jump in the national rankings this week, rising to 2,463 from 2,875.
Thomas Jefferson's dynamic duo of Blaise and Dylan Holt proved to be unstoppable against the Warriors, as they were the top passer and receiver in the league this week. Kenneth Muniz helped Thomas Jefferson's passing attack out by catching 2 balls for 62 yards.
Jesus Escobedo's team's dynamic duo of Blaise and Holt proved tough for Montbello to stop, as they were the top passer and receiver in the league this week.
Blaise put up the best numbers in passing as the Spartans fell to John Trahan's team. Blaise's favorite target this week was Holt, who caught 7 passes for 95 yards.
Holt was the best wideout in 3A Northern this week as Thomas Jefferson lost to the Warriors.
Donaciano Ornelas was the most successful running back in the league this week. In 17 carries, he ran for 70 yards as Denver North fell to Montbello. Teammate Cesar Escobedo added to the ground attack by rushing for 32 yards.
6-foot-1 quarterback Blaise of Thomas Jefferson is the league leader in passing yards this season with 758. He has also thrown 7 touchdowns. The leading receiver in the league this season is Matthew Erb. The Holy Family star has 15 catches for 300 yards.
The Vikings led the league in points allowed with 15.
Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Tuesday 5am PST each week.
