Mid-Buckeye recap Oct. 9, 2012
Johnstown-Monroe extended the longest winning streak in Mid-Buckeye this week by beating Utica, 49-8. The victory was the sixth in a row for the team.
East Knox and Fredericktown played the most hotly contested game in the league this week, with East Knox eventually emerging with a 28-26 victory.
Johnstown-Monroe's offense was tough to stop this week, as it produced the league's top passer, rusher and receiver. Tyler Thompson threw for 49 and one touchdown and Corbin Grassman had 35 yards receiving. On the ground Thompson chipped in 219 yards. Nick Sadinsky helped Johnstown-Monroe's passing attack out by catching one ball for 14 yards.
Northridge's Bryant Garee and Chase Hess have formed a dynamic duo this season, leading the league in both passing and receiving yards. Garee has thrown for 295 yards this season, while Hess, a 5-foot-10 receiver, has 14 catches for 185 yards. Michael Carter's team's Cody Farley leads the league in rushing yards with 881.
The top two teams in Mid-Buckeye will face off this week when first place Johnstown-Monroe takes on second place Danville. The Johnnies topped the Redskins last week, while Danville defeated the Vikings.
Two of the top units in the league will face off this week when Johnstown-Monroe takes on the Blue Devils. The Johnnies' offense has scored 228 points this season, good for No. 1 in the league, while Danville has allowed only 83 on the year.
The top two defenses in the league will face off this season when Ed Honabarger's team takes on Johnstown-Monroe. The Blue Devils have allowed 83 points this season, while the Johnnies have given up 104. Danville allowed 0 points last week as it bested Northridge.
Johnstown-Monroe led the league in scoring this week after putting up 49 points on Utica. Thompson in the win.
Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Tuesday 5am PST each week.
