WPIAL AAA Big Nine recap Oct. 23, 2012
Elizabeth Forward was the team that gained the most ground in the standings this week, jumping from fifth to third in WPIAL AAA Big Nine. Earlier in the week, the Warriors triumphed over Albert Gallatin 34-6.
West Mifflin extended the longest winning streak in the league this week by beating Trinity, 35-7. The victory was the eighth in a row for the team.
Thomas Jefferson's offense was tough to stop this week, as it produced the league's top passer, rusher and receiver. Joe Carroll threw for 143 and three touchdowns and Zach Schademan had 109 yards receiving. On the ground Jake Farrell chipped in 143 yards. Farrell helped Thomas Jefferson's passing attack out by catching one ball for 16 yards.
The Jaguars' Carroll and Schademan have formed a dynamic duo this season, leading the league in both passing and receiving yards. Carroll has thrown for 1633 yards this season, while Schademan, a 5-foot-11 receiver, has 45 catches for 918 yards. West Mifflin's James Wheeler leads the league in rushing yards with 1202.
The top two teams in WPIAL AAA Big Nine will face off this week when first place West Mifflin takes on second place Thomas Jefferson. Last week, Ray Braszo's team defeated the Hillers, while Thomas Jefferson topped Uniontown.
Bill Cherpak's team's Schademan is a few successful plays short of surpassing 1,000 yards receiving this season. He needs only 82 receiving yards against the Titans to hit that benchmark.
There should be lots of points scored when the Jaguars and West Mifflin face off this week. The top two offenses in the league, Thomas Jefferson comes in having scored 358 this season, while the Titans have scored 262. The Jaguars scored 49 points last week as they beat the Red Raiders.
The top two defenses in the league will face off this season when Thomas Jefferson takes on West Mifflin. The Jaguars have allowed 74 points this season, while the Titans have given up 82. Thomas Jefferson allowed 8 points last week as it defeated Uniontown.
Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Tuesday 5am PST each week.
