5A Region 2 recap Sept. 26, 2012
The biggest upset of the week belonged to Provine, who took down 52nd ranked Provine, 19-13. T.J. Washington threw for 58 yards and two touchdowns and ran for 59 yards in the win.
Ridgeland was the team that gained the most ground in the standings this week, jumping from fourth to first in 5A Region 2. The Titans vanquished Canton 27-0 earlier in the week.
Ellis Dejuan provided a threat through the air and on the ground as the Rams lost to Callaway. He completed 12 passes for 133 yards and one touchdown and also ran for nine yards. Dejuan's favorite target this week was Joshua Bates, who caught five passes for 59 yards.
Kentrell Spencer was the best wideout in the league this week as Starkville topped Lanier. Spencer racked up two receptions for 90 yards. Darius Grayer helped Starkville's passing attack out by catching two balls for 25 yards.
Gary Adams was the most productive running back in the league this week. In 27 carries, he ran for 140 yards as Ridgeland bested the Bulldogs. Parker Lohman also contributed to the rushing game with 49 yards on the ground.
Provine's Dejuan and Bates have formed a dynamic duo this season, leading 5A Region 2 in both passing and receiving yards. Dejuan has thrown for 647 yards this season, while Bates, a 5-foot-10 receiver, has 17 catches for 298 yards. Jabari Woodcox from the Chargers leads the league in rushing with 446 yards.
A big matchup in the league this week will be when Callaway takes on Neshoba Central. Daryl Jones's team is currently in fourth, while the Rockets are in third.
There should be lots of points scored when Starkville and the Rams face off this week. The top two offenses in the league, the Yellowjackets comes in having scored 114 this season, while Provine has scored 111. Starkville scored 48 points last week as it defeated Lanier.
The Yellowjackets took down the Bulldogs 48-0 last week, the largest margin of any game. Gabriel Miles threw for 123 yards and one touchdown in the win.
Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Tuesday 5am PST each week.