1A Long Pin (8 Man) recap September 24, 2013
Salmon River added to the longest winning streak in 1A Long Pin (8 Man) this week by beating Colton/Pullman Christian, 54-8. The win marks fourth in a row for the the Savages.
Salmon River led the league in scoring this week by notching 54 points on the Wildcats.
Mick Wilson threw for 140 yards and 3 touchdowns. He was 5-15 with 2 interceptions.
Wilson put up the best numbers in passing as Council beat Horseshoe Bend. Wilson's favorite target this week was Jared Neal, who caught 2 passes for 85 yards.
Wilson was the most successful running back in the league this week. He ran for 165 yards on 10 carries as the Lumberjacks bested Tri-Valley. Neal also contributed to the rushing game with 81 yards on the ground.
Updike was the best receiver in 1A Long Pin (8 Man) this week as the Wolverines bested the Titans. Updike tallied 2 receptions for 100 yards. Mack Fetters helped Garden Valley's passing attack out by catching 3 balls for 33 yards.
Garden Valley's Michael Yearsley and Updike have formed a dynamic duo this season, leading the league in both passing and receiving yards. Yearsley has thrown for 451 yards this season, while Updike has 7 catches for 276 yards. Aj Castellanos from Wilder leads the league in rushing with 701 yards.
The most important game in the league this week will be the match up between the Wolverines and Council. Garden Valley enters the game ranked 11th in the state, while Dan Shumway's team ranks 12th.
Wilson broke off the longest rushing play in the league this week with a 54-yard run against the Mustangs.
Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Tuesday 5am PST each week.
