De Anza recap Oct. 30, 2012
The biggest upset of the week belonged to Yucca Valley, who took down 653rd ranked Desert Hot Springs, 37-34.
The Trojans moved up to 729 from 785 in the state rankings this week, the biggest jump in De Anza. Yucca Valley was able to make move up by beating the Golden Eagles 37-34.
Steven Steed and Devyn Wright gave Desert Hot Springs a balanced attack through the air and ground last week. Steed threw for 101 yards and three touchdowns, while Wright ran for 134 yards. T Armstrong also contributed to the rushing game with 112 yards on the ground.
Preston Green was the best wideout in the league this week as Shadow Hills fell to Big Bear. Green tallied two receptions for 95 yards. Martin Hernandez helped Shadow Hills' passing attack out by catching one ball for 68 yards.
Alex Lopez provided a threat through the air and on the ground as the Knights lost to the Bears. He completed four passes for 165 yards and also ran for 34 yards.
Larry Matthews' team's Steed and Ace Lewis have formed a dynamic duo this season, leading the league in both passing and receiving yards. Steed has thrown for 1455 yards this season, while Lewis has 35 catches for 610 yards. James Toland from Shadow Hills leads the league in rushing with 2243 yards.
A big matchup in De Anza this week will be when Tim Cannavo's team takes on Twentynine Palms. The Trojans are in second place, while the Wildcats are in third place.
Twentynine Palms took down Desert Mirage 42-24 last week, the largest margin of any game. Jake Culver threw for 141 yards and two touchdowns in the win.
Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Tuesday 5am PST each week.