Jack Pine recap October 8, 2013
Gladwin scaled the state rankings by moving to 298 from 348 this week, the biggest jump in Jack Pine. The Flying G's climbed the ranks as a result of topping Roscommon 28-7.
Beaverton was the team that gained the most ground in the standings this week, jumping from seventh to fifth in the league. The Beavers vanquished Harrison 34-22 earlier in the week.
Demetri Trice was a passing and rushing force as Gladwin beat the Bucks. He completed 5 passes for 52 yards and 1 touchdown and also ran for 148 yards.
Jamie Hammond was a key player and the best on defense this week as Roscommon fell to Tyler Foor's team. The 5-foot-10 senior recorded 2 fumbles.
Joe Huston was the best wideout in the league this week as Clare topped Farwell. Huston racked up 5 receptions for 92 yards. Charlie Bugbee helped Clare's passing attack out by catching 1 ball for 40 yards.
The Pioneers' Colton Punches and Huston led Jack Pine in both passing and receiving yards. Punches has thrown for 683 yards this season, while Huston has 17 catches for 355 yards. Joe Holloway's team's Brett Jobin leads the league in rushing yards with 1,245.
The top two teams in the league will face off this week when first place Meridian takes on second place Gladwin.
The Flying G's' offense has recorded 156 points this season, making them No. 1 in the league, while Meridian has permitted only 83 on the year.
The top two defenses in the league will face off this season when the Mustangs take on Gladwin. Meridian has allowed 83 points this season, while the Flying G's have given up 107.
Mike Bilina's team added to the longest winning streak in the league this week by beating Houghton Lake, 49-13. The win marks sixth in a row for the the Mustangs.
Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Tuesday 5am PST each week.
