WPIAL A Eastern recap September 24, 2013
The biggest upset of the week belonged to Wilkinsburg, who took down 405th ranked Northgate, 16-0.
Jesse Zelonka and Alex Smith provided fans with a highlight when they connected against Leechburg. The connection went for 59 yards, the longest such play in WPIAL A Eastern this season.
Apollo Ridge's offense was tough to stop this week, as it produced the league's top passer, rusher and receiver. Zelonka threw for 186 and 3 touchdowns and Smith had 121 yards receiving. On the ground Zelonka chipped in 112 yards. Duane Brown helped Apollo Ridge's passing attack out by catching 3 balls for 60 yards.
The Vikings' offense was unstoppable this week, as it produced the league's top passer, rusher and receiver.
Apollo Ridge's offense was tough to stop this week, as it produced the league's top passer, rusher and receiver.
John Skiba's team's dynamic duo of Zelonka and Smith proved to be unstoppable against the Blue Devils, as they were the top passer and receiver in the league this week.
The Vikings' dynamic duo of Zelonka and Smith proved tough for Leechburg to stop, as they were the top passer and receiver in the league this week.
Smith was the best receiver in the league this week as Apollo Ridge topped Mark George's team.
Zelonka was the most successful running back in the league this week. Teammate Ben Gemballa added to the ground attack by rushing for 63 yards.
Zelonka put up the best numbers in passing as the Vikings topped the Blue Devils.
Apollo Ridge's Zelonka and Smith have formed a dynamic duo this season, leading WPIAL A Eastern in both passing and receiving yards. Zelonka has thrown for 493 yards this season, while Smith, a 6-foot-1 receiver, has 12 catches for 254 yards. Andrew Wingard from West Shamokin leads the league in rushing with 311 yards.
The Vikings' offense has recorded 162 points this season, making them No. 1 in the league, while Avonworth has permitted only 19 on the year.
At the moment, the Wolves are in third, while North Catholic is in first.
Adding to the longest winning streak in the league this week, the Trojans beat Riverview 56-7,. The win marks fourth in a row for the North Catholic.
Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Tuesday 5am PST each week.
