Inter-Tri-County - Large recap Sept. 26, 2012
The biggest upset of the week belonged to United, who took down 329th ranked United, 23-20.
Springfield's Hunter Snyder recorded the longest rushing play in Inter-Tri-County - Large this season in his game against East Palestine last week. Snyder scampered for 76 yards on the play and finished with 145 on the day as his team topped the Bulldogs.
Crestview's offense was tough to stop this week, as it produced the league's top passer, rusher and receiver. Collin Gilbert threw for 200 and one touchdown and Dimitri Gregory had 127 yards receiving. On the ground Nick Blower chipped in 188 yards. Blower helped Crestview's passing attack out by catching one ball for 44 yards.
Mineral Ridge's Jonathan Baker and Nathan Palmer have formed a dynamic duo this season, leading the league in both passing and receiving yards. Baker has thrown for 896 yards this season, while Palmer, a 5-foot-10 receiver, has 13 catches for 253 yards. Blower from the Rebels leads the league in rushing with 750 yards.
A big matchup in the league this week will be when Springfield takes on Crestview. As it stands, the Tigers are in fourth, while Paul Cusick's team is in first.
The top two defenses in the league will face off this season when Springfield takes on the Rebels. The Tigers have allowed 104 points this season, while Crestview has given up 72. Springfield allowed 8 points last week as it bested East Palestine.
Gilbert and Gregory provided fans with a highlight when they connected against the Rams. The longest such play in Inter-Tri-County - Large this season, the connection resulted in 99 yards.
Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Tuesday 5am PST each week.
