AAA Region 2 recap September 17, 2013
Henry County lost to Mary Persons 35-0 last week, the largest margin of any game.
Southwest made the biggest jump in the national rankings this week, rising to 12,197 from 12,560. The improvement came about via a 21-6 victory over the Patriots last week.
Jackson's offense was unstoppable this week, as it produced the league's top passer, rusher and receiver. Everett Pope threw for 105 and 3 touchdowns and Juan Sims had 80 yards receiving. On the ground Sims chipped in 46 yards. Ny'J Smith helped Jackson's passing attack out by catching 2 balls for 42 yards.
The Red Devils' offense was tough to stop this week, as it produced the league's top passer, rusher and receiver.
Jackson's offense was unstoppable this week, as it produced the league's top passer, rusher and receiver.
Dary Myricks' team's dynamic duo of Pope and Sims proved to be unstoppable against Monticello, as they were the top passer and receiver in the league this week.
The Red Devils' dynamic duo of Pope and Sims proved tough for the Hurricanes to stop, as they were the top passer and receiver in the league this week.
Pope and Sims gave Jackson a balanced attack in passing and rushing last week. Teammate Ira Sheppard added to the ground attack by rushing for 48 yards.
Pope and Sims gave the Red Devils a balanced attack through the air and ground last week.
Sims was the best wideout in AAA Region 2 this week as Jackson fell to Monticello.
Justin Slocum was a passing and rushing force as Southwest lost to Northeast. He completed 10 passes for 126 yards and also ran for 7 yards. Slocum's favorite target this week was Marcus Jackson, who caught 2 passes for 33 yards.
Leroy Murphy made the biggest impact on defense this week as Joe Dupree's team fell to the Raiders. The 6-foot-0 senior.
Pope put up the best numbers through the air as the Red Devils fell to Eddie Roberts' team.
Sims was the best running back in the league this week.
He was 5-11 with 0 interceptions.
Leading the league in both passing and receiving yards, Peach County's Greg Williams and Tyler Gibson have proven to be a lethal combination. Williams has thrown for 449 yards this season, while Gibson has 13 catches for 222 yards. Jackson's De'Eric Bell leads the league in rushing yards with 103.
A big matchup in AAA Region 2 this week will be when Pike County takes on Central. At the moment, the Pirates are in second, while the Lions are in seventh.
The Red Devils led the league in scoring this week after putting up 35 points on the Red Devils.
Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Tuesday 5am PST each week.