A Region 2 recap September 17, 2013
Midway/Minto lost to Langdon/Munich 48-14 last week, the largest margin of any game. Kyle Becker ran for 129 yards in the loss.
The Cardinals led A Region 2 in scoring this week after putting up 48 points on Midway/Minto.
Larimore's dynamic duo of Blake Yahna and Jake Peterson proved tough for Park River/Fordville-Lankin to stop, as they were the top passer and receiver in the league this week. Yahna threw for 50 yards and 2 touchdowns and Peterson had 34 yards receiving.
The Polar Bears' dynamic duo of Yahna and Peterson proved to be unstoppable against the Aggies, as they were the top passer and receiver in the league this week.
Peterson was the best wideout in the league this week as Larimore bested Park River/Fordville-Lankin.
Becker was a passing and rushing force as Adam Fortwengler's team fell to Langdon/Munich. Becker's favorite target this week was Devin Flanders, who caught 2 passes for 20 yards.
Becker was the most successful running back in the league this week. Derek Goodoien also contributed to the rushing game with 48 yards on the ground.
Aaron Sletten was a key player and the best on defense this week as Paul Peterson's team defeated the Aggies. The 6-foot-3 junior recorded 2 fumbles.
Yahna put up the best numbers in passing as the Polar Bears bested Park River/Fordville-Lankin.
Larimore's Yahna and Peterson have formed a dream team this season, leading A Region 2 in both passing and receiving yards. 6-1 quarterback Yahna has thrown for 74 yards this season, while Peterson has 4 catches for 49 yards. The Mustangs' Becker leads the league in rushing yards with 296.
The Polar Bears are currently in first, while Lakota/Adams-Edmore/Dakota Prairie is in third.
The top two defenses in the league will face off this season when Larimore takes on Lakota/Adams-Edmore/Dakota Prairie. The Polar Bears have allowed 27 points this season, while Lakota/Adams-Edmore/Dakota Prairie has given up 28. Larimore allowed 20 points last week as it beat the Aggies.
The Polar Bears made the biggest leap in the national rankings this week, rising to 5,298 from 6,298. The advance stemmed from a 38-20 victory over Park River/Fordville-Lankin last week.
Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Tuesday 5am PST each week.
