Macomb Area - Gold recap September 24, 2013
St. Clair extended the longest winning streak in Macomb Area - Gold this week by beating New Haven, 56-13. This was the team's fourth consecutive win.
Marine City scaled the state rankings by moving to 81 from 116 this week, the biggest jump in the league. The Mariners climbed the ranks as a result of topping Clawson 56-21.
Marysville's offense was unstoppable this week, as it produced the league's top passer, rusher and receiver. Josh Smith threw for 72 and 2 touchdowns and Tyler Berdan had 29 yards receiving. On the ground Brandon Stevenson contributed 131 yards.
The Vikings' offense was tough to stop this week, as it produced the league's top passer, rusher and receiver.
Marysville's offense was unstoppable this week, as it produced the league's top passer, rusher and receiver.
Mark Caza's team's dynamic duo of Smith and Berdan proved to be unstoppable against Lincoln, as they were the top passer and receiver in the league this week.
The Vikings' dynamic duo of Smith and Berdan proved tough for the Abes to stop, as they were the top passer and receiver in the league this week.
Smith and Stevenson gave Marysville a balanced attack in passing and rushing last week. Teammate Brendan Slossar added to the ground attack by rushing for 62 yards.
Smith and Stevenson gave the Vikings a balanced attack through the air and ground last week.
Stevenson was a passing and rushing force as Marysville topped Lincoln.
Smith put up the best numbers in passing as the Vikings beat Darrius Alexander's team.
Berdan was the best wideout in the league this week as Marysville bested the Abes.
Stevenson was the best running back in Macomb Area - Gold this week.
Marine City's Alex Merchant and Pete Patsalis have formed a dynamic duo this season, leading the league in both passing and receiving yards. Merchant has thrown for 561 yards this season, while Patsalis, a 6-foot-1 receiver, has 11 catches for 336 yards. The Vikings' Stevenson leads the league in rushing yards with 366.
Sterling Heights and Mt. Clemens played the most contested game in the league this week, with Sterling Heights eventually emerging with a 17-14 victory.
Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Tuesday 5am PST each week.
