4A/3A Conference 17 recap October 22, 2013
Hoggard extended the longest winning streak in 4A/3A Conference 17 this week by beating Ashley, 37-0. The victory was the fourth in a row for the team.
Hoggard took down the Screaming Eagle 37-0 last week, the largest margin of any game. Austin Schoenleber threw for 120 yards and 1 touchdown in the win.
Scott Braswell's team's offense was unstoppable this week, as it produced the league's top passer, rusher and receiver. On the ground Keevin Thompson contributed 90 yards. Harrison Smith helped Hoggard's passing attack out by catching 5 balls for 54 yards.
Kirk Messick was a key player and the best on defense this week as the Vikings bested Ashley. He grabbed 1 interception.
Randall Emerson was the best wideout in the league this week as Hoggard beat Tom Eanes' team. Emerson racked up 3 receptions for 60 yards. Smith helped Hoggard's passing attack out by catching 5 balls for 54 yards.
6-foot-1 quarterback Tariq Lane of Laney is the league leader in passing yards this season with 761. He has also thrown 8 touchdowns. The leading receiver in the league this season is Emerson. The Hoggard star has 29 catches for 429 yards.
Fans will be thrilled by an exciting game in the secondary when the Vikings' Emerson goes up against the Buccaneers' Sam Frank.
An important game coming up in the league this week will be when Laney takes on Hoggard. Greg Ditz's team is in third place, while the Vikings are in first place.
The top two defenses in the league will face off this season when the Buccaneers take on Hoggard. Laney has allowed 146 points this season, while the Vikings have given up 106. The Buccaneers allowed 34 points last week as they fell to New Hanover.
The league will see a high scoring game when Laney and Hoggard face off this week. The top two offenses in the league, the Buccaneers comes in having scored 194 this season, while the Vikings have scored 251. Laney scored 14 points last week as it lost to the Wildcats.
New Hanover made the biggest jump in the national rankings this week, rising to 2,281 from 2,984. The advance stemmed from a 34-14 victory over the Buccaneers last week.
Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Tuesday 5am PST each week.
