AAAAAA Region 5 recap September 24, 2013
Spencer Ashley and Blake Johnston provided fans with a highlight when they connected against Lassiter. The longest such play in AAAAAA Region 5 this season, the connection resulted in 82 yards.
Milton extended the longest winning streak in the league this week by beating Roswell, 33-3. The victory was the fourth in a row for the Eagles.
Cherokee's offense was tough to stop this week, as it produced the league's top passer, rusher and receiver. Ashley threw for 455 and 5 touchdowns and Blace Brown had 175 yards receiving. On the ground Johnston chipped in 79 yards. Johnston helped Cherokee's passing attack out by catching 2 balls for 94 yards.
The Warriors' offense was unstoppable this week, as it produced the league's top passer, rusher and receiver.
Cherokee's offense was tough to stop this week, as it produced the league's top passer, rusher and receiver.
Josh Shaw's team's dynamic duo of Ashley and Brown proved tough for the Trojans to stop, as they were the top passer and receiver in the league this week.
The Warriors' dynamic duo of Ashley and Brown proved to be unstoppable against Lassiter, as they were the top passer and receiver in the league this week.
Ashley and Johnston gave Cherokee a balanced attack through the air and ground last week. Teammate Brittain Brown added to the ground attack by rushing for 75 yards.
Ashley and Johnston gave the Warriors a balanced attack in passing and rushing last week.
Ashley put up the best numbers in passing as Cherokee lost to Jep Irwin's team.
Brown was the best receiver in the league this week as the Warriors lost to the Trojans.
Johnston was the best running back in AAAAAA Region 5 this week.
Cherokee's offense cannot be tamed this season and the Warriors feature the season leaders in passing, rushing and receiving yards. Ashley has thrown for 1,102 yards and 6 touchdowns this season, while Brown has 33 catches for 528 yards.
An important game coming up in the league this week will be when Milton takes on Wheeler. As it stands, Howie Decristofaro's team is in first, while the Wildcats are in third.
Walton was the team that made the biggest jump in the rankings, moving from seventh to fourth in the league. The Raiders beat Woodstock 47-40 earlier in the week.
Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Tuesday 5am PST each week.
