2A Region 1 recap September 4, 2013
Fans got a thrill when Dustin Carrell and Austin Byrd connected against Belmont. The connection went for 56 yards, the longest such play in 2A Region 1 this season.
Walnut scaled the state rankings by moving to 243 from 270 this week, the biggest jump in the league. The Wildcats were able to make move up by beating Falkner 38-33.
Mantachie's offense was tough to stop this week, as it produced the league's top passer, rusher and receiver. Carrell threw for 188 and 4 touchdowns and Byrd had 120 yards receiving. On the ground Ryno Hardin contributed 79 yards. Clay Johnson helped Mantachie's passing attack out by catching 3 balls for 35 yards.
The Mustangs' offense was unstoppable this week, as it produced the league's top passer, rusher and receiver.
Mantachie's offense was tough to stop this week, as it produced the league's top passer, rusher and receiver.
Lynn Moore's team's dynamic duo of Carrell and Byrd proved to be unstoppable against the Cardinals, as they were the top passer and receiver in the league this week.
The Mustangs' dynamic duo of Carrell and Byrd proved tough for Belmont to stop, as they were the top passer and receiver in the league this week.
Carrell and Hardin gave Mantachie a balanced attack in passing and rushing last week. Johnson also contributed to the rushing game with 64 yards on the ground.
Carrell and Hardin gave the Mustangs a balanced attack through the air and ground last week.
Rashod Owens made the biggest impact on defense this week as Baldwyn fell to Booneville. The 5-foot-8 defensive lineman.
Hardin was the best running back in the league this week.
Carrell put up the best numbers in passing as Mantachie bested Kerry Moody's team.
He was 13-17 with 2 interceptions.
Byrd was the best wideout in 2A Region 1 this week as the Mustangs topped the Cardinals.
Mantachie's Carrell and Byrd have formed a dream team this season, leading the league in both passing and receiving yards. Carrell has thrown for 332 yards this season, while Byrd has 9 catches for 148 yards. Blake Spurill from East Union leads the league in rushing with 171 yards.
Hatley fell to Smithville 49-18 last week, the largest margin of any game.
Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Tuesday 5am PST each week.
