Flint Hills recap September 24, 2013
Osage City was the team that gained the most ground in the standings this week, jumping from seventh to fifth in Flint Hills. Earlier in the week, the Indians defeated Herington 53-7.
Osage City took down the Railroaders 53-7 last week, the largest margin of any game. Ryan Haskins threw for 238 yards and 5 touchdowns and ran for 101 yards during the win.
Andrew Gantenbein's team's dynamic duo of Haskins and JT Lincoln proved to be unstoppable against Herington, as they were the top passer and receiver in the league this week.
The Indians' dynamic duo of Haskins and Lincoln proved tough for Pat Baalmann's team to stop, as they were the top passer and receiver in the league this week.
Jacob Rieb was a key player and the best on defense this week as Mission Valley bested Northern Heights. He racked up 2.0 sacks.
He was 7-9 with 0 interception.
Josh Owens was the most successful running back in the league this week. In 21 carries, he ran for 183 yards as Lyndon beat the Railroaders. Dawson Swinehart also contributed to the rushing game with 76 yards on the ground.
Lincoln was the best receiver in the league this week as the Indians bested Herington. Lincoln tallied 4 receptions for 117 yards.
Haskins put up the best numbers in passing as Osage City beat the Railroaders.
6-foot-3 quarterback Joe Walsh of the Tigers is the league leader in passing yards this season with 633. He has also thrown 10 touchdowns. The leading receiver in the league this season is Brendan Watts. The Chase County star has 14 catches for 236 yards.
The top two teams in Flint Hills will face off this week when first place Lyndon takes on second place Council Grove. Lyndon beat West Franklin last week, while Council Grove defeated Chase County.
Fans will be thrilled by an exciting game in the secondary when the Bulldogs' Watts goes up against the Vikings' Tanner Allen.
The top two defenses in the league will face off this season when Rod Stallbaumer's team takes on the Braves. The Tigers have allowed 25 points this season, while Council Grove has given up 46. Lyndon allowed 25 points last week as it topped the Falcons.
Mission Valley made the biggest leap in the national rankings this week, rising to 11,303 from 11,895. The improvement was the result of 20-7 victory over the Wildcats last week.
Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Tuesday 5am PST each week.
