A Region 5 recap November 5, 2013
Holy Innocents Episcopal moved up to 217 from 248 in the state rankings this week, the biggest jump in A Region 5. The Golden Bears were able to move up by besting Landmark Christian 29-28.
Eagle's Landing Christian Academy extended the longest winning streak in the league this week by beating Pace Academy, 40-2. The victory was the eighth in a row for the team.
Our Lady of Mercy's offense was tough to stop this week, as it produced the league's top passer, rusher and receiver. Jameson Vest threw for 115 and 1 touchdown and Delfayeo Matthews had 64 yards receiving. On the ground Jordan Thomas contributed 127 yards. Keagan Jordan helped Our Lady of Mercy's passing attack out by catching 1 ball for 27 yards.
The Bobcats' dynamic duo of Vest and Matthews proved tough for Darlington to stop, as they were the top passer and receiver in the league this week. Jordan helped Our Lady of Mercy's passing attack out by catching 1 ball for 27 yards.
The Knights' Kevin Johnson and Kameron Uter have formed a dream team this season, leading the league in both passing and receiving yards. Johnson has thrown for 1,579 yards this season, while Uter has 49 catches for 602 yards. Vest from Our Lady of Mercy leads the league in rushing with 580 yards.
The top two teams in A Region 5 will face off this week when first place Eagle's Landing Christian Academy takes on second place Landmark Christian. Last week, Eagle's Landing Christian Academy beat Pace Academy, while the War Eagles fell to Holy Innocents Episcopal.
The top two defenses in the league will face off this season when Jonathan Gess' team takes on Landmark Christian. The Chargers have allowed 41 points this season, while Wayne Brantley's team has given up 141. Eagle's Landing Christian Academy allowed 2 points last week as it defeated Chris Slade's team.
Ryan Livezey's team and the War Eagles played the closest game in the league this week, with Ryan Livezey's team eventually emerging with a 29-28 victory.
Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Tuesday 5am PST each week.
