5A Region III District 22 recap Oct. 30, 2012
Pearland moved up to 113 from 161 in the state rankings this week, the biggest jump in 5A Region III District 22. The Oilers were able to make move up by defeating Pasadena Memorial 42-16.
Manvel extended the longest winning streak in the league this week by beating Sam Rayburn, 49-3. The victory was the sixth in a row for the team.
Manvel's dynamic duo of Shane McCarley and Austin Bennett proved tough for the Texans to stop, as they were the top passer and receiver in the league this week. McCarley threw for 315 yards and six touchdowns and Bennett had 142 yards receiving. Carlos Thompson helped Manvel's passing attack out by catching four balls for 114 yards.
Reggie Turner was the most productive running back in the league this week. He ran for 91 yards on 16 carries as the Mavericks bested Sam Rayburn. Jordan Wyatt also contributed to the rushing game with 26 yards on the ground.
The Mavericks' McCarley and Thompson have formed a dynamic duo this season, leading 5A Region III District 22 in both passing and receiving yards. McCarley has thrown for 2613 yards this season, while Thompson, a 5-foot-9 receiver, has 43 catches for 775 yards. Pasadena Memorial's Turner leads the league in rushing yards with 1043.
The top two teams in the league will face off this week when first place Pearland takes on second place Manvel. Pearland defeated Chris Quillian's team last week, while Manvel beat Chris Bussey's team.
Two of the top units in the league will face off this week when the Mavericks take on Tony Heath's team. Manvel's offense has recorded 359 points this season, making them No. 1 in the league, while the Oilers have permitted only 59 on the year.
The top two defenses in the league will face off this season when the Mavericks take on Pearland. Manvel has allowed 145 points this season, while the Oilers have given up 59. The Mavericks allowed 3 points last week as they defeated the Texans.
Alvin made the biggest jump in the national rankings this week, rising to 4,615 from 5,011. They were able to move up in the ranks after a 42-17 victory over South Houston last week.
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Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Tuesday 5am PST each week.
