A District 2 recap November 19, 2013
Omaha North extended the longest winning streak in A District 2 this week by beating Grand Island, 39-34. The victory was the fourth in a row for the Vikings.
Omaha North and the Islanders played the closest game in the league this week, with Omaha North eventually emerging with a 39-34 victory. Calvin Strong ran for 214 yards in the win.
Larry Martin's team's offense was unstoppable this week, as it produced the league's top passer, rusher and receiver. Payton Nelson threw for 85 yards and Marquise Lewis had 52 yards receiving. On the ground Strong contributed 214 yards. Grant Martin helped Omaha North's passing attack out by catching 2 balls for 17 yards.
The Vikings' dynamic duo of Nelson and Lewis proved tough for Grand Island to stop, as they were the top passer and receiver in the league this week. Martin helped Omaha North's passing attack out by catching 2 balls for 17 yards.
Strong provided a threat through the air and on the ground as Omaha North bested Jeff Tomlin's team. Strong's key target this week was Lewis, who caught 2 passes for 52 yards.
Strong was a beast in the backfield as the Vikings topped the Islanders.
Cole Bixler made the biggest impact on defense this week as Omaha North beat Grand Island. The 6-foot-0 junior nabbed 1 interception, forced 1 fumble, recorded 1 fumble and grabbed 1 sack.
Bellevue West's Brad Brazeal and CJ Johnson led the league in both passing and receiving yards. Brazeal has thrown for 2,770 yards this season, while Johnson has 79 catches for 1,364 yards. Strong from the Vikings leads the league in rushing with 2,791 yards.
So far this year, he has garnered 64 catches for 911 yards.
Omaha North led A District 2 in scoring this week by notching 39 points on the Islanders. Strong during the win.
Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Tuesday 5am PST each week.
