5A District 1 recap Oct. 9, 2012
Cleveland took down Highland 49-6 last week, the largest margin of any game. Romell Jordan ran for 186 yards and caught three passes for 70 yards in the win.
Rio Rancho made the biggest jump in the national rankings this week, rising to 479 from 561. They were able to move up in the ranks after a 49-28 victory over Atrisco Heritage Academy last week.
The Rams' dynamic duo of Easton Bruere and Austin Patterson proved tough for the Jaguars to stop, as they were the top passer and receiver in the league this week. Bruere threw for 282 yards and four touchdowns and Patterson had 112 yards receiving. Ulises Astorga helped Rio Rancho's passing attack out by catching one ball for 60 yards.
Rio Rancho's offense has been unstoppable this season and the Rams feature the season leaders in passing, rushing and receiving yards. Bruere has thrown for 1710 yards and 19 touchdowns this season, while Patterson has 31 catches for 468 yards. Astorga leads the league in rushing with 844 yards.
Rio Rancho led the league in scoring this week after putting up 49 points on Atrisco Heritage Academy. Bruere ran for 33 yards in the win.
Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Tuesday 5am PST each week.
