AAA Southeastern recap Sept. 26, 2012
The biggest upset of the week belonged to Western Branch, who took down 30th ranked Lakeland, 50-0. Terrance Ricks ran for 110 yards in the win.
The Bruins extended the longest winning streak in AAA Southeastern this week by beating the Cavaliers, 50-0. This was the team's fourth consecutive win.
Grassfield's dynamic duo of Blake LaRussa and Paris Smith proved tough for Indian River to stop, as they were the top passer and receiver in the league this week. LaRussa threw for 83 yards and one touchdown and Smith had 44 yards receiving. Tyler Fink helped Grassfield's passing attack out by catching one ball for 25 yards.
The Grizzlies' LaRussa and Smith have formed a dynamic duo this season, leading the league in both passing and receiving yards. LaRussa has thrown for 517 yards this season, while Smith, a 5-foot-11 receiver, has nine catches for 300 yards. Greg Gibson's team's Josh Marriner leads the league in rushing yards with 684.
The top two teams in the league will face off this week when first place Western Branch takes on second place King's Fork. The Bruins defeated Lakeland last week, while King's Fork beat Great Bridge.
The top two defenses in the league will face off this season when Western Branch takes on the Bulldogs. The Bruins have allowed 28 points this season, while King's Fork has given up 45. Western Branch allowed 0 points last week as it defeated the Cavaliers.
Grassfield was able to crack the Top 25 in the state rankings this week after beating the Braves 28-0. Marty Asprey's team came in at 18 in the state poll after placing at number 26 last week.
Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Tuesday 5am PST each week.
