SCISA AAA recap Oct. 3, 2012
The biggest upset of the week belonged to Heathwood Hall Episcopal, who took down 117th ranked Heathwood Hall Episcopal, 25-21. Kody Watson threw for 277 yards and two touchdowns in the win.
Augusta Christian moved up to 42 from 104 in the state rankings this week, the biggest jump in SCISA AAA. The Lions were able to make the jump by beating Laurence Manning Academy 34-7.
Thomas Banks was the most productive running back in the league this week. He ran for 209 yards on 20 carries as Augusta Christian bested the Highlanders. Teammate Tyler Roberson added to the ground attack by rushing for 93 yards.
Ajukwa was the best wideout in the league this week as the Cardinals beat Heathwood Hall Episcopal. Ajukwa racked up five receptions for 122 yards. Jacob August helped Cardinal Newman's passing attack out by catching eight balls for 88 yards.
6-foot-0 quarterback Watson of Cardinal Newman is the league leader in passing yards this season with 1335. He has also thrown 10 touchdowns. On the ground, Keith Walton's team's Banks has rushed for 644 yards which leads the league. The leading receiver in the league this season is Nick Fortenberry. The Augusta Christian star has 31 catches for 740 yards.
Two of the top units in the league will face off this week when the Lions take on Porter-Gaud. Augusta Christian's offense has scored 239 points this season, good for No. 1 in the league, while the Cyclones have allowed only 213 on the year.
A big matchup in the league this week will be when the Lions take on Porter-Gaud. Augusta Christian is currently in second, while Rick Reetz's team is in seventh.
Hammond extended the longest winning streak in the league this week by beating the Cyclones, 65-35. This was the team's seventh consecutive win.
Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Tuesday 5am PST each week.
