5A District 8 recap September 17, 2013
Perry County Central fell to Johnson Central 53-7 last week, the largest margin of any game. Nathan Pray threw for 63 yards and ran for 54 yards in the loss.
Harlan County led 5A District 8 in scoring this week by notching 40 points on Knox Central. Carson Whitehead ran for 210 yards in the win.
Perry County Central's dynamic duo of Pray and Tyler Fugate proved tough for the Golden Eagles to stop, as they were the top passer and receiver in the league this week.
Justin Haddix's team's dynamic duo of Pray and Fugate proved to be unstoppable against Johnson Central, as they were the top passer and receiver in the league this week.
Pray put up the best numbers through the air as the Commodores lost to Jim Matney's team. Pray's favorite target this week was Fugate, who caught 2 passes for 41 yards.
Whitehead was a beast in the backfield as the Black Bears topped the Panthers.
Whitehead was a passing and rushing force as Harlan County beat Knox Central.
Fugate was the best receiver in the league this week as Perry County Central fell to the Golden Eagles.
Whitehead was the best running back in the league this week. Teammate Fred Massey added to the ground attack by rushing for 100 yards.
The Commodores' 5-foot-10 quarterback Pray is the league leader in passing yards this season with 221. The leading receiver in the league this season is Cole Wilson. The Harlan County star has 4 catches for 123 yards.
Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Tuesday 5am PST each week.
