Northeastern recap September 17, 2013
The biggest upset of the week belonged to Hope Academy, who defeated 371st ranked Alden-Hebron/Faith Lutheran, 31-21.
Mike Mercado and Allen Letterer provided fans with a highlight when they connected against Christian Liberty Academy. The longest such play in Northeastern this season, the connection resulted in 65 yards.
Hiawatha's offense was unstoppable this week, as it produced the league's top passer, rusher and receiver. Mercado threw for 130 and 2 touchdowns and Letterer had 125 yards receiving. On the ground Michael Speer contributed 56 yards.
The Hawks' offense was tough to stop this week, as it produced the league's top passer, rusher and receiver.
Hiawatha's offense was unstoppable this week, as it produced the league's top passer, rusher and receiver.
Sean Donnelly's team's dynamic duo of Mercado and Letterer proved tough for Christian Liberty Academy to stop, as they were the top passer and receiver in the league this week.
The Hawks' dynamic duo of Mercado and Letterer proved to be unstoppable against Steve Rowland's team, as they were the top passer and receiver in the league this week.
Mercado and Speer gave Hiawatha a balanced attack through the air and ground last week. Teammate Mercado added to the ground attack by rushing for 43 yards.
Mercado and Speer gave the Hawks a balanced attack in passing and rushing last week.
Speer was the most successful running back in the league this week.
Mercado put up the best numbers in passing as Hiawatha beat Christian Liberty Academy.
Letterer was the best receiver in the league this week as the Hawks bested Christian Liberty Academy.
One of Northeastern's premier quarterbacks will go head-to-head with its top pass rusher when Westminster Christian and Hiawatha face off next week. Max Tucker has thrown for 504 yards and 3 touchdowns this season, while Dylan Hauck has terrorized opposing QBs to the tune of 6.0 sacks.
A big matchup in the league this week will be when Hope Academy takes on Marquette. Stephen Pagh's team is currently in third, while the Crusaders are in second.
There should be lots of points scored when the Warriors and the Hawks face off this week. The top two offenses in the league, Westminster Christian comes in having scored 50 this season, while Hiawatha has scored 64. John Davis' team scored 7 points last week as it fell to Marquette.
Hope Academy scaled the state rankings by moving to 378 from 439 this week, the biggest jump in the league. Hope Academy was able to make move up by beating the Green Giants 31-21.
Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Tuesday 5am PST each week.
