Allegheny Mountain - Southern recap Oct. 16, 2012
Elk County Catholic's Hank Cappiello rumbled for the longest rushing play in Allegheny Mountain - Southern this season in his game against Brockway last week. Cappiello ran for 701 yards on the play and finished with 74 on the day as his team lost to the Rovers.
Brockway extended the longest winning streak in the league this week by beating Elk County Catholic, 44-22. The victory was the seventh in a row for Mike Pisarchick's team.
Curwensville's offense was tough to stop this week, as it produced the league's top passer, rusher and receiver. Hunter McCracken threw for 145 and one touchdown and Jordan Russell had 93 yards receiving. On the ground Zach Tibbins chipped in 171 yards. Austin Jacobson helped Curwensville's passing attack out by catching one ball for 28 yards.
On the ground, the Golden Tide's Tibbins has rushed for 997 yards which leads the league. The leading receiver in the league this season is Russell. The Curwensville star has 34 catches for 525 yards.
Tibbins of the Curwensville is only three yards short of surpassing 1,000 rushing yards for the season.
Two of the top units in Allegheny Mountain - Southern will face off this week when Andy Evanko's team takes on the Crusaders. The Golden Tide's offense has racked up 288 points this season, earning them the top spot in the league, while Elk County Catholic has allowed only 85 on the year.
A big matchup in the league this week will be when Curwensville takes on the Crusaders. The Golden Tide are currently in second, while Elk County Catholic is in third.
There should be lots of points scored when Curwensville and the Crusaders face off this week. The top two offenses in the league, the Golden Tide comes in having scored 288 this season, while Elk County Catholic has scored 183. Curwensville scored 55 points last week as it bested Ridgway.
The top two defenses in the league will face off this season when the Golden Tide take on the Crusaders. Curwensville has allowed 141 points this season, while Elk County Catholic has given up 85. The Golden Tide allowed 6 points last week as they beat the Elker.
The Rovers moved up to 180 from 267 in the state rankings this week, the biggest jump in the league. Brockway climbed the ranks as a result of topping the Crusaders 44-22.
Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Tuesday 5am PST each week.
