WPIAL AAAA Northern Eight recap September 17, 2013
Seneca Valley scored a shocking upset when it eliminated North Allegheny, 20-6. At the time, the Tigers were ranked first in the state, while the Raiders were 26th.
The biggest upset of the week belonged to Seneca Valley, who took down first ranked North Allegheny, 20-6.
Pine-Richland's offense was tough to stop this week, as it produced the league's top passer, rusher and receiver. Ben DiNucci threw for 183 and 2 touchdowns and Michael Merhaut had 110 yards receiving. On the ground Conner Slomka contributed 238 yards. Slomka helped Pine-Richland's passing attack out by catching 2 balls for 39 yards.
The Rams' offense was unstoppable this week, as it produced the league's top passer, rusher and receiver.
Pine-Richland's offense was tough to stop this week, as it produced the league's top passer, rusher and receiver.
Eric Kasperowicz's team's dynamic duo of DiNucci and Merhaut proved tough for Butler to stop, as they were the top passer and receiver in the league this week.
The Rams' dynamic duo of DiNucci and Merhaut proved to be unstoppable against the Golden Tornado, as they were the top passer and receiver in the league this week.
DiNucci and Slomka gave Pine-Richland a balanced attack through the air and ground last week. Brendan Burnham also contributed to the rushing game with 55 yards on the ground.
DiNucci and Slomka gave the Rams a balanced attack in passing and rushing last week.
Slomka was a force in the backfield as Pine-Richland bested Butler.
DiNucci put up the best numbers through the air as the Rams beat Clyde Conti's team.
Slomka provided a threat through the air and on the ground as Pine-Richland topped the Golden Tornado.
Merhaut was the best receiver in WPIAL AAAA Northern Eight this week as the Rams beat Butler.
Slomka was the most successful running back in the league this week.
On the heels of DiNucci and Slomka, Pine-Richland has had great success on offense. DiNucci leads the league in passing with 579 yards, while Slomka has rushed for 559 yards this season. Art Walker's team's Elijah Zeise leads the league in receiving yards with 277 on 14 catches.
Next week's game between the Rams and the Tigers will feature an aerial matchup as DiNucci tests his arm against Zeise's defensive ability.
A big matchup in the league this week will be when North Allegheny takes on Pine-Richland. As it stands, the Tigers are in fourth, while the Rams are in third.
There should be lots of points scored when North Allegheny and Pine-Richland face off this week. The top two offenses in the league, the Tigers comes in having scored 103 this season, while the Rams have scored 123. North Allegheny scored 6 points last week as it fell to Don Holl's team.
Fans got a thrill when DiNucci and Merhaut connected against the Golden Tornado. The longest such play in WPIAL AAAA Northern Eight this season, the connection resulted in 63 yards.
Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Tuesday 5am PST each week.
