4A Division 2 recap September 17, 2013
Ankeny scaled the state rankings by moving to 15 from 47 this week, the biggest jump in 4A Division 2. The Hawks were able to make move up by losing to Dowling 42-14.
Ankeny was able to crack the Top 25 in the state rankings this week after losing to the Maroons. Brad Zelenovich's team came in at 15 in the state poll after placing at number 47 last week.
Johnston's offense was unstoppable this week, as it produced the league's top passer, rusher and receiver. Mike Mahanna threw for 231 and 4 touchdowns and Andrew Heuss had 128 yards receiving. On the ground Jordan Weddington contributed 122 yards. Nick Stitzell helped Johnston's passing attack out by catching 6 balls for 62 yards.
The Dragons' offense was tough to stop this week, as it produced the league's top passer, rusher and receiver.
Johnston's offense was unstoppable this week, as it produced the league's top passer, rusher and receiver.
Brian Woodley's team's dynamic duo of Mahanna and Heuss proved tough for Urbandale to stop, as they were the top passer and receiver in the league this week.
The Dragons' dynamic duo of Mahanna and Heuss proved to be unstoppable against the J-Hawks, as they were the top passer and receiver in the league this week.
Mahanna and Weddington gave Johnston a balanced attack through the air and ground last week. Teammate Mahanna added to the ground attack by rushing for 78 yards.
Mahanna and Weddington gave the Dragons a balanced attack in passing and rushing last week.
Weddington was the most successful running back in the league this week.
Mahanna put up the best numbers in passing as Johnston fell to Urbandale.
He went 18-36 with 1 interceptions.
Heuss was the best receiver in the league this week as the Dragons fell to Sam Anderson's team.
Ames and Ankeny Centennial played the most contested game in 4A Division 2 this week, with Ames eventually emerging with a 34-30 victory.
Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Tuesday 5am PST each week.
