2A Tri-Peaks recap September 10, 2013
Marco Garcia and Bailey Garcia provided fans with a highlight when they connected against Pagosa Springs. The longest such play in 2A Tri-Peaks this season, the connection resulted in 54 yards.
Alamosa was the team that gained the most ground in the standings this week, jumping from eighth to sixth in the league. The Maroons beat the Pirates 29-26 earlier in the week.
Alamosa's dynamic duo of Garcia and Garcia proved tough for Pagosa Springs to stop, as they were the top passer and receiver in the league this week. Garcia threw for 175 yards and 3 touchdowns and Garcia had 156 yards receiving. Clayton Brubacher helped Alamosa's passing attack out by catching 2 balls for 17 yards.
Tom Newland's team's dynamic duo of Garcia and Garcia proved to be unstoppable against Scott Spoede's team, as they were the top passer and receiver in the league this week.
Zach Hoxie provided a threat through the air and on the ground as Florence fell to Kent Denver. He completed 4 passes for 69 yards and also ran for 147 yards.
Jordan Farmer was a key player and the best on defense this week as St. Mary's lost to Mead. He.
He was 11-20 with 1 interceptions.
Garcia put up the best numbers through the air as the Maroons bested the Pirates.
Julian Gallegos was the most successful running back in the league this week. He ran for 155 yards on 14 carries as Dolores Huerta Prep defeated Pagosa Springs. Brandon Ketchum also contributed to the rushing game with 38 yards on the ground.
Garcia was the best receiver in 2A Tri-Peaks this week as the Maroons bested the Pirates.
Leading the league in both passing and receiving yards, Alamosa's Garcia and Garcia have proven to be a lethal combination. Garcia has thrown for 349 yards this season, while Garcia has 12 catches for 283 yards. Hoxie from the Huskies leads the league in rushing with 310 yards.
Two of the top units in the league will face off this week when La Junta takes on Manitou Springs. The Tigers' offense has scored 88 points this season, good for No. 1 in the league, while the Mustangs have allowed only 0 on the year.
A big matchup in the league this week will be when La Junta takes on Manitou Springs. As it stands, Clint Buderus' team is in third, while Danny Gieck's team is in first.
The top two defenses in the league will face off this season when the Tigers take on the Mustangs. La Junta has allowed 14 points this season, while Manitou Springs has given up 0. The Tigers allowed 0 points last week as they beat Rocky Ford.
The Mustangs took down Ridge View Academy 53-0 last week, the largest margin of any game.
Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Tuesday 5am PST each week.
