I Section IV recap October 1, 2013
Mountain Pointe added to the longest winning streak in I Section IV this week by beating Hamilton, 37-27. The win marks sixth in a row for the the Pride.
Desert Vista took down Cienega 47-21 last week, the largest margin of any game. Saxon McDonald in the win.
Ryan Velez provided a threat through the air and on the ground as Brophy College Prep lost to Desert Ridge. Velez's key target this week was Matt Meyer, who caught 2 passes for 22 yards.
Anthony Ford was the best wideout in the league this week as Dobson lost to Gilbert. Ford racked up 2 receptions for 75 yards. Zaneil Chatman helped Dobson's passing attack out by catching 4 balls for 45 yards.
Mountain Pointe's Antonio Hinojosa and Jalen Brown have formed a dream team this season, leading the league in both passing and receiving yards. Hinojosa has thrown for 820 yards this season, while Brown, a 6-foot-1 receiver, has 17 catches for 387 yards. Velez from the Broncos leads the league in rushing with 367 yards.
The marquee game in I Section IV this week will be the clash between the Thunder and Norris Vaughan's team. Desert Vista enters the contest ranked 22nd in the state, while the Pride ranks first.
Two of the top units in the league will face off this week when Mountain Pointe takes on Dan Hinds' team. The Pride's offense has racked up 257 points this season, earning them the top spot in the league, while the Thunder have allowed only 71 on the year.
The top two defenses in the league will face off this season when Desert Vista takes on Mountain Pointe. The Thunder have allowed 71 points this season, while the Pride have given up 76. Desert Vista allowed 21 points last week as it bested the Bobcats.
The Thunder led the league in scoring this week by notching 47 points on Cienega. McDonald during the win.
Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Tuesday 5am PST each week.
