Central recap September 24, 2013
Adding to the longest winning streak in Central this week, Penncrest beat Lower Merion 48-7,. The victory was the fourth in a row for the Lions.
Haverford was the team that gained the most ground in the standings this week, jumping from 12th to 10th in the league. The Fords beat Strath Haven 21-2 earlier in the week.
Penncrest's offense was tough to stop this week, as it produced the league's top passer, rusher and receiver. Danny Fisher threw for 72 yards and LaVaughn Frame had 60 yards receiving. On the ground Justin Batipps chipped in 91 yards.
Rick Stroup's team's offense was unstoppable this week, as it produced the league's top passer, rusher and receiver.
The Lions' offense was tough to stop this week, as it produced the league's top passer, rusher and receiver.
Penncrest's dynamic duo of Fisher and Frame proved tough for the Aces to stop, as they were the top passer and receiver in the league this week.
The Lions' dynamic duo of Fisher and Frame proved to be unstoppable against Lower Merion, as they were the top passer and receiver in the league this week.
Fisher and Batipps gave Penncrest a balanced attack in passing and rushing last week. Teammate Rashad Johnson added to the ground attack by rushing for 81 yards.
Fisher and Batipps gave the Lions a balanced attack through the air and ground last week.
Fisher put up the best numbers through the air as Penncrest bested Dana Keith's team.
Frame was the best wideout in the league this week as the Lions defeated the Aces.
Batipps was the most successful running back in Central this week.
Kyle Kelly was a key player and the best on defense this week as Marple Newtown lost to Upper Darby. The 6-foot-1 sophomore.
6-foot-1 quarterback Charlie Carbin of Springfield is the league leader in passing yards this season with 428. He has also thrown 4 touchdowns. The leading receiver in the league this season is DEANDRE PENDERGRASS. The Upper Darby star has 6 catches for 196 yards.
The Cougars' offense has scored 68 points this season, good for No. 1 in the league, while Penncrest has allowed only 28 on the year.
An important game coming up in the league this week will be when Springfield takes on the Lions. Tom Kline's team is currently in third, while Penncrest is in first.
The top two defenses in the league will face off this season when the Cougars take on the Lions. Springfield has allowed 34 points this season, while Penncrest has given up 28. The Cougars allowed 20 points last week as they fell to Ridley.
The Royals moved up to 158 from 229 in the state rankings this week, the biggest jump in the league. Upper Darby was able to move up by beating the Fightin' Tigers 41-0.
Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Tuesday 5am PST each week.