2A Region 4 recap September 17, 2013
The biggest upset of the week belonged to Hector, who defeated 167th ranked Hackett, 28-14.
Decatur's Allen Castaneda rumbled for the longest rushing play in 2A Region 4 this season in his game against Hartford last week. Castaneda's team bested the Hustlers as he sprinted for 63 yards on the play and finished with 122 in all.
Union Christian Academy's dynamic duo of Braxton Smith and Brock Smith proved to be unstoppable against Mountainburg, as they were the top passer and receiver in the league this week. Smith threw for 307 yards and Smith had 95 yards receiving. Joel Murdock helped Union Christian Academy's passing attack out by catching 9 balls for 75 yards.
The Eagles' dynamic duo of Smith and Smith proved tough for the Dragons to stop, as they were the top passer and receiver in the league this week.
Dustin Willroth was a key player and the best on defense this week as Mountainburg lost to Union Christian Academy. The 6-foot-1 senior.
Smith was the best wideout in the league this week as Chris Smith's team beat Tom Harrell's team.
He went 24-52 with 0 interceptions.
Smith put up the best numbers through the air as the Eagles bested the Dragons.
Castaneda was the most successful running back in the league this week. Teammate Mario Urquidi added to the ground attack by rushing for 57 yards.
Union Christian Academy's Smith and Will Callaway have formed a dynamic duo this season, leading 2A Region 4 in both passing and receiving yards. 6-5 quarterback Smith has thrown for 565 yards this season, while Callaway has 15 catches for 191 yards. The Wildcats' Gus Nichols leads the league in rushing yards with 280.
At the moment, the Eagles are in third, while West Side is in second.
Decatur was the team that made the biggest jump in the rankings, moving from ninth to fifth in the league. Earlier in the week, Shane Holland's team defeated Hartford 44-0.
Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Tuesday 5am PST each week.
