A Region 5 recap October 22, 2013
Kevin Johnson and Kameron Uter provided fans with a highlight when they connected against Landmark Christian. The longest such play in A Region 5 this season, the connection resulted in 80 yards.
Adding to the longest winning streak in the league this week, the War Eagles beat Pace Academy 17-14. This was the team's eighth consecutive win.
Jameson Vest was a passing and rushing force as Our Lady of Mercy lost to Eagle's Landing Christian Academy. He completed 19 passes for 199 yards and also ran for 57 yards. Vest's key target this week was Delfayeo Matthews, who caught 8 passes for 124 yards.
Johnson threw for 226 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Johnson put up the best numbers through the air as the Knights fell to Wayne Brantley's team. Johnson's favorite target this week was Uter, who caught 4 passes for 102 yards.
Pace Academy's Johnson and Uter have formed a dream team this season, leading the league in both passing and receiving yards. Johnson has thrown for 1,384 yards this season, while Uter has 43 catches for 525 yards. Vest from the Bobcats leads the league in rushing with 487 yards.
A big matchup in A Region 5 this week will be when Strong Rock Christian takes on the Chargers. As it stands, Strong Rock Christian is in fifth, while Eagle's Landing Christian Academy is in second.
The War Eagles and Chris Slade's team played the most contested game in the league this week, with the War Eagles eventually emerging with a 17-14 victory.
Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Tuesday 5am PST each week.
