4A Region 4 recap Oct. 16, 2012
The biggest upset of the week belonged to Mena, who took down 83rd ranked Booneville, 22-21.
Pottsville suffered a letdown when it was bounced from the state Top 25 this week after besting Dover. The Apaches had been ranked 23rd, but fell to 30.
Pottsville's offense was tough to stop this week, as it produced the league's top passer, rusher and receiver. Michael Perry threw for 158 and three touchdowns and Corey McKown had 47 yards receiving. On the ground Taylor Waddell chipped in 161 yards. Tyler Weaver helped Pottsville's passing attack out by catching two balls for 44 yards.
Pottsville's offense has been unstoppable this season and the Apaches feature the season leaders in passing, rushing and receiving yards. Perry has thrown for 533 yards and five touchdowns this season, while Weaver has nine catches for 170 yards. Perry also leads the league in rushing with 926 yards.
The top two teams in the league will face off this week when first place Pottsville takes on second place Maumelle. Bryan Rust's team topped the Pirates last week, while Maumelle bested Subiaco Academy.
Perry of the the Apaches is only 74 yards short of surpassing 1,000 rushing yards for the season.
Two of the top units in the league will face off this week when Pottsville takes on Maumelle. The Apaches' offense has racked up 289 points this season, earning them the top spot in the league, while the Hornets have allowed only 73 on the year.
Pottsville extended the longest winning streak in 4A Region 4 this week by beating Dover, 53-20. The victory was the seventh in a row for the Apaches.
Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Tuesday 5am PST each week.
