Section 6 A - North recap October 1, 2013
Grand Island scaled the state rankings by moving to 136 from 170 this week, the biggest jump in Section 6 A - North. The Vikings climbed the ranks as a result of beating Kenmore East 34-24.
Sweet Home extended the longest winning streak in the league this week by beating North Tonawanda, 49-13. The victory was the fourth in a row for the team.
The Lumberjacks' offense was unstoppable this week, as it produced the league's top passer, rusher and receiver. Chris Woodard threw for 93 yards and Jacob Ferry had 61 yards receiving. On the ground Jon Zellner chipped in 62 yards. Christian Mahoe helped North Tonawanda's passing attack out by catching 2 balls for 19 yards.
Woodard put up the best numbers in passing as North Tonawanda lost to Sweet Home. Woodard's favorite target this week was Ferry, who caught 2 passes for 61 yards.
North Tonawanda's offense cannot be tamed this season and the Lumberjacks feature the season leaders in passing, rushing and receiving yards. Woodard has thrown for 656 yards and 2 touchdowns this season, while Ferry has 21 catches for 358 yards.
The top two teams in the league will face off this week when first place Sweet Home takes on second place Grand Island.
The top two defenses in the league will face off this season when Grand Island takes on John Faller's team. Dean Santorio's team has allowed 51 points this season, while the Panthers have given up 40.
The Vikings made the biggest leap in the national rankings this week, rising to 5,514 from 6,097. The advance stemmed from a 34-24 victory over the Bulldogs last week.
Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Tuesday 5am PST each week.
