Southeast Kansas recap September 17, 2013
Fans got a thrill when Nathan Finley and Darron Deffebaugh connected against Parsons. The longest such play in Southeast Kansas this season, the connection resulted in 64 yards.
The Vikings lost to Field Kindley 68-6 last week, the largest margin of any game.
Finley and LaDarrius Johnson gave the Golden Tornado a balanced attack in passing and rushing last week. Finley threw for 109 yards and 2 touchdowns, while Johnson ran for 159 yards. Devante McFarland also contributed to the rushing game with 125 yards on the ground.
Finley and Johnson gave Field Kindley a balanced attack through the air and ground last week.
Mason Knopp provided a threat through the air and on the ground as Fort Scott fell to Columbus. He completed 8 passes for 138 yards and also ran for 44 yards. Knopp's key target this week was Jash Pytlowany, who caught 3 passes for 94 yards.
Hubert Thompson made the biggest impact on defense this week as Murray Zogg's team beat Parsons. The 5-foot-11 senior racked up 2.0 sacks.
Pytlowany was the best wideout in the league this week as the Tigers fell to the Titans. Alex Fink helped Fort Scott's passing attack out by catching 2 balls for 39 yards.
Johnson was the best running back in the league this week.
Finley put up the best numbers through the air as the Golden Tornado beat David Pitts' team. Finley's favorite target this week was Deffebaugh, who caught 2 passes for 93 yards.
A big matchup in Southeast Kansas this week will be when Fort Scott takes on Pittsburg. Bob Campbell's team is in fourth place, while the Dragons are in first place.
Chanute made the biggest leap in the national rankings this week, rising to 2,968 from 3,536. The advance stemmed from a 51-14 victory over Labette County last week.
Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Tuesday 5am PST each week.
