Keystone Shortway - Small recap September 10, 2013
Clarion Area's Damien Slike recorded the longest rushing play in Keystone Shortway - Small this season in his game against Karns City last week. Slike ran for 87 yards on the play and finished with 260 on the day as his team defeated the Gremlins.
Clarion Area scaled the state rankings by moving to 100 from 159 this week, the biggest jump in the league. Larry Wiser's team was able to make move up by topping Karns City 42-7.
Cicciarelli Lane put up the best numbers in passing as Union lost to Punxsutawney. He finished with 8 completions for 150 yards and 2 touchdowns. Lane's favorite target this week was Shane Murphy, who caught 3 passes for 57 yards.
Slike was the best running back in the league this week. Ian Corbett also contributed to the rushing game with 95 yards on the ground.
Cody Hearst was the best receiver in Keystone Shortway - Small this week as the Bobcats defeated Ed Conto's team. Hearst racked up 6 receptions for 170 yards.
Slike provided a threat through the air and on the ground as Clarion Area topped the Gremlins.
Slike was a beast in the backfield as the Bobcats beat Karns City.
5-foot-7 quarterback Lane of the Knights/Damsels is the league leader in passing yards this season with 257. He has also thrown 5 touchdowns. The leading receiver in the league this season is Hearst. The Clarion Area star has 6 catches for 170 yards.
An important game coming up in the league this week will be when Clarion Area takes on Keystone. As it stands, the Bobcats are in first, while the Panthers are in fourth.
Clarion Area took down the Gremlins 42-7 last week, the largest margin of any game. Slike caught 1 passes for 29 yards during the win.
Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Tuesday 5am PST each week.
