Wyoming Valley 2A/1A recap Oct. 30, 2012
Wyoming Area extended the longest winning streak in Wyoming Valley 2A/1A this week by beating Northwest Area, 55-37. The win marks sixth in a row for the the Warriors.
GAR Memorial moved up to 308 from 336 in the state rankings this week, the biggest jump in the league. The Grenadiers climbed the ranks as a result of defeating Greater Nanticoke Area 42-0.
Wyoming Area's offense was tough to stop this week, as it produced the league's top passer, rusher and receiver. Nick O?brien threw for 94 and one touchdown and Trent Grove had 88 yards receiving. On the ground O?brien chipped in 100 yards. Cody Schmitz helped Wyoming Area's passing attack out by catching one ball for 58 yards.
GAR Memorial's Corey Moore and Lucas Benton have formed a dynamic duo this season, leading the league in both passing and receiving yards. Moore has thrown for 1259 yards this season, while Benton, a 5-foot-9 receiver, has 41 catches for 610 yards. Randy Spencer's team's O?brien leads the league in rushing yards with 1298.
A big matchup in Wyoming Valley 2A/1A this week will be when Paul Wiedlich's team takes on Elmer L. Meyers. The Grenadiers are currently in third, while the Mohawks are in fifth.
Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Tuesday 5am PST each week.
