5A District 8 recap October 22, 2013
Lakewood took down Dunedin 53-0 last week, the largest margin of any game.
Gibbs made the biggest leap in the national rankings this week, rising to 4,354 from 4,474. They were able to move up in the ranks after a 23-17 victory over Boca Ciega last week.
5-foot-10 quarterback Derrick Cook of the Pirates is the league leader in passing yards this season with 915. He has also thrown 4 touchdowns. The leading receiver in the league this season is Montel Johnson. The Tarpon Springs star has 22 catches for 349 yards.
The top two teams in 5A District 8 will face off this week when first place Lakewood takes on second place Tarpon Springs.
Two of the top teams in the league will go toe-to-toe this week when Tarpon Springs takes on the Spartans. The Spongers' offense has scored 165 points this season, good for No. 1 in the league, while Lakewood has allowed only 65 on the year.
The top two defenses in the league will face off this season when Tarpon Springs takes on Cory Moore's team. Ron Hawn's team has allowed 156 points this season, while the Spartans have given up 65.
Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Tuesday 5am PST each week.
