1A Tar-Roanoke recap Oct. 23, 2012
Gates County moved up to 289 from 318 in the state rankings this week, the biggest jump in 1A Tar-Roanoke. The Red Barons were able to make move up by defeating North Edgecombe 43-26.
KIPP Pride took down Rocky Mount Prep 38-6 last week, the largest margin of any game.
Northampton County's offense has been unstoppable this season and the Jaguars feature the season leaders in passing, rushing and receiving yards. Keion Crossen has thrown for 425 yards and five touchdowns this season, while Brian Lassiter has four catches for 212 yards. Lassiter leads the league in rushing with 865 yards.
The top two teams in the league will face off this week when first place Northampton County takes on second place Southeast Halifax. Northampton County fell to Bertie last week, while Southeast Halifax beat Weldon.
The top two defenses in the league will face off this season when the Trojans take on the Jaguars. Southeast Halifax has allowed 162 points this season, while Northampton County has given up 137. Larry Edwards' team allowed 0 points last week as it bested the Chargers.
There should be lots of points scored when the Trojans and the Jaguars face off this week. The top two offenses in the league, Southeast Halifax comes in having scored 214 this season, while Northampton County has scored 422. The Trojans scored 8 points last week as they beat Weldon.
Gates County made the biggest jump in the national rankings this week, rising to 10,021 from 10,870. They were able to move up in the ranks after a 43-26 victory over the Warriors last week.
Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Tuesday 5am PST each week.
