5A District 8 recap November 13, 2013
Boca Ciega and Clearwater played the closest game in 5A District 8 this week, with Boca Ciega eventually emerging with a 17-12 victory.
Dunedin fell to Pinellas Park 52-0 last week, the largest margin of any game.
Tarpon Springs's offense was unstoppable this week, as it produced the league's top passer, rusher and receiver. Brandon Casler threw for 80 and 1 touchdown and Michael Ford had 56 yards receiving. On the ground Ford contributed 178 yards. Zach Gibb helped Tarpon Springs' passing attack out by catching 2 balls for 37 yards.
The Spongers' dynamic duo of Casler and Ford proved to be unstoppable against Dixie Hollins, as they were the top passer and receiver in the league this week. Gibb helped Tarpon Springs' passing attack out by catching 2 balls for 37 yards.
Ford provided a threat through the air and on the ground as Tarpon Springs beat the Rebels. Ford's key target this week was Ford, who caught 2 passes for 56 yards.
The Pirates' Derrick Cook and Sirkendric Bedinnes have formed a dream team this season, leading the league in both passing and receiving yards. 5-10 quarterback Cook has thrown for 915 yards this season, while Bedinnes has 32 catches for 452 yards. Ron Hawn's team's Ford leads the league in rushing yards with 1,222.
The Falcons made the biggest jump in the national rankings this week, rising to 10,152 from 10,351. The improvement was largely due to a 52-0 victory over Dunedin last week.
Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Tuesday 5am PST each week.
