2A Region 5 recap September 4, 2013
Isabella scaled the state rankings by moving to 279 from 314 this week, the biggest jump in 2A Region 5. The Mustangs climbed the ranks as a result of topping Central of Coosa County 35-6.
Isabella took down the Cougars 35-6 last week, the largest margin of any game.
Horseshoe Bend's offense was tough to stop this week, as it produced the league's top passer, rusher and receiver. Major Abernathy threw for 50 yards and Jordan Funderburk had 23 yards receiving. On the ground Drew Hill contributed 158 yards. Mathan Colley helped Horseshoe Bend's passing attack out by catching 2 balls for 10 yards.
The Generals' offense was unstoppable this week, as it produced the league's top passer, rusher and receiver.
Horseshoe Bend's offense was tough to stop this week, as it produced the league's top passer, rusher and receiver.
Jason Franklin's team's dynamic duo of Abernathy and Funderburk proved to be unstoppable against Wadley, as they were the top passer and receiver in the league this week.
The Generals' dynamic duo of Abernathy and Funderburk proved tough for the Bulldogs to stop, as they were the top passer and receiver in the league this week.
Abernathy and Hill gave Horseshoe Bend a balanced attack in passing and rushing last week. Abernathy also contributed to the rushing game with 44 yards on the ground.
Abernathy and Hill gave the Generals a balanced attack through the air and ground last week.
Hill was a passing and rushing force as Horseshoe Bend beat Wadley.
Hill was the most successful running back in the league this week.
Funderburk was the best wideout in the league this week as the Generals bested Darrel Roach's team.
Abernathy put up the best numbers through the air as Horseshoe Bend defeated the Bulldogs.
An important game coming up this 2A Region 5 this week will be when Reeltown takes on the Generals. The Rebels are currently in fifth, while Horseshoe Bend is in third.
The Generals and Wadley played the most contested game in the league this week, with the Generals eventually emerging with a 24-20 victory. Hill in the win.
Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Tuesday 5am PST each week.
