Cornbelt (9 Man) recap October 29, 2013
Hanson was able to crack the Top 25 in the state rankings this week after beating Mt. Vernon/Plankinton. The Beavers came in at 25 in the state poll after placing at number 28 last week.
Howard added to the longest winning streak in Cornbelt (9 Man) this week by beating Freeman, 62-32. This was the team's eighth consecutive win.
Canistota's offense was tough to stop this week, as it produced the league's top passer, rusher and receiver. Shay Jolley threw for 126 and 2 touchdowns and Jerad Nielsen had 84 yards receiving. On the ground Nick Hofer chipped in 154 yards. Jolley helped Canistota's passing attack out by catching 1 ball for 23 yards.
Nick Gortmaker was a passing and rushing force as Menno/Marion beat Baltic. He completed 3 passes for 63 yards and 2 touchdowns and also ran for 136 yards. Gortmaker's key target this week was Dylan Lehr, who caught 2 passes for 48 yards.
Nielsen was the best receiver in the league this week as the Hawks bested Garretson. Nielsen tallied 4 receptions for 84 yards. Jolley helped Canistota's passing attack out by catching 1 ball for 23 yards.
Canistota's Jolley and Nielsen have formed a dream team this season, leading the league in both passing and receiving yards. 6-1 quarterback Jolley has thrown for 1,079 yards this season, while Nielsen has 31 catches for 528 yards. The Razorbacks' Gortmaker leads the league in rushing yards with 1,334.
James Strang's team and the Blue Dragons played the closest game in Cornbelt (9 Man) this week, with James Strang's team eventually emerging with a 22-16 victory. Jolley ran for 23 yards during the win.
Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Tuesday 5am PST each week.
