Empire recap November 19, 2013
Cypress fell to Edison 35-14 last week, the largest margin of any game.
The Centurions made the biggest leap in the national rankings this week, rising to 5,535 from 5,870. The advance stemmed from a 35-14 victory over Cypress last week.
Valencia's offense was tough to stop this week, as it produced the league's top passer, rusher and receiver. Tyler Switzer threw for 128 and 1 touchdown and Jake Watkins had 125 yards receiving. On the ground Patrick Godoy chipped in 72 yards. Jackson Mirth helped Valencia's passing attack out by catching 2 balls for 45 yards.
Godoy was a passing and rushing force as the Tigers fell to Fullerton. He completed 7 passes for 49 yards and 1 touchdown and also ran for 72 yards. Godoy's key target this week was Watkins, who caught 7 passes for 125 yards.
Godoy was the most successful running back in Empire this week. Teammate Tom Torres added to the ground attack by rushing for 47 yards.
5-foot-9 quarterback Jake Gigliotti of Yorba Linda is the league leader in passing yards this season with 1,075. He has also thrown 8 touchdowns. The leading receiver in the league this season is Watkins. The Valencia star has 55 catches for 710 yards.
Valencia led the league in points allowed with 29.
Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Tuesday 5am PST each week.
