League recap: E.E. Smith surprises Jack Britt

E.E. Smith scored a stunning upset when it knocked off Jack Britt, 37-20. At the time, the Buccaneers was ranked 19th in the state, while the Golden Bulls was 38th.

The biggest upset of the week belonged to Jack Britt, who took down 19th ranked Jack Britt, 37-20. Phillip Bell threw for 165 yards and one touchdown and ran for 109 yards in the win.

Trey McCarn was the most productive running back in 4A Mid-South this week. He ran for 114 yards on 22 carries as South View topped Grays Creek. Teammate Jeremy Cox added to the ground attack by rushing for 58 yards.

Smith was the best wideout in the league this week as the Tigers beat the Bears. Smith racked up seven receptions for 99 yards. Cox helped South View's passing attack out by catching two balls for 43 yards.

6-foot-0 quarterback Spencer Faircloth of Cape Fear is the league leader in passing yards this season with 1120. He has also thrown nine touchdowns. On the ground, E.E. Smith's Bell has rushed for 1035 yards which leads the league. The leading receiver in the league this season is Ismail Williamson. The E.E. Smith star has 31 catches for 624 yards.

A big matchup in 4A Mid-South this week will be when South View takes on Duran Mclaurin's team. Randy Ledford's team is in fifth place, while the Golden Bulls are in first place.

Brian Rimpf's team suffered a letdown when it was bounced from the state Top 25 this week after losing to E.E. Smith. The Buccaneers had been ranked 19th, but fell to 28 following the defeat.

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