This week’s report is devoted to some talented small-school teams and players who have been making it happen in recent weeks.
Miller Career Academy continued it winning ways with a 47-12 victory over Vashon. The Phoenix is currently 6-0 on the season, running its regular-season winning streak to 15 games. Career Academy finished the 2012 regular season with a 9-0 record.
Tailback Marquis Stewart has been a huge part of the offense with 1,063 yards rushing and 10 touchdowns. Quarterback Jaylen Jones has passed for 693 yards and 10 touchdowns, while rushing for 244 yards. Receivers Javon Collard and Mark Frazier have more than 300 yards each and have combined for nine touchdowns.
The defense is led by Ra-Sheen Bolden, who has a team-high 64 tackles and four sacks. The Phoenix will visit Soldan in a big Public High League contest on Saturday afternoon at 1 p.m.
Bell leads Bulldogs
McCluer South-Berkeley is also having a big year with a 5-1 record. The Bulldogs defeated Jennings 46-20 last week behind six touchdown passes from quarterback LaMarko Bell. Bell found four different receivers for touchdowns, including three to athletic junior receiver Ryan Stokes. Bell has thrown for more than 1,000 yards and 17 touchdowns this season with Stokes being his main target. The Bulldogs have an excellent pair of running backs in Shawn Conway and Andre Crump.
Staunch defensive effort
Christian-O’Fallon’s Frank Davis stepped into the spotlight in the Eagles’ 14-12 victory over Duchesne in a battle of undefeated teams. With Christian-O’Fallon’s powerful offense literally shut down by the Pioneers, it was Davis who led a staunch defensive effort with 17 solo tackles and one sack. Davis also blocked a punt that led to an Eagles touchdown in the second quarter. For the season, the 6’0” 200-pound Davis has team high 70 tackles, six sacks and nine tackles for losses.
Holman the showman
Lutheran North senior Isaiah Holman put on a show in the Crusaders’ 34-14 victory over host MICDS last Saturday. The 5’9” senior caught nine passes for 210 yards and three touchdowns. He also added 99 yards on nine carries and another score for a total 309 yards on the day. For the season, Holman has nine touchdowns. After a 0-4 start, the Crusaders are starting to catch their stride with two consecutive victories. They could be a dangerous team to watch in three weeks when the Class 2 district playoffs start. Quarterback Justin Baker has thrown for more than 1,000 yards while senior defensive end Renell Wren is a major college prospect.
Burroughs clinches
John Burroughs clinched the Metro League championship with a 30-7 victory over Westminster Christian in a battle on unbeaten squads last Saturday. The Bombers improved to 6-0 and appear well on their way to another undefeated regular season.
6-0 Eagles
The Brentwood Eagles continued their impressive run with a 63-0 victory over Wood River last weekend. The Eagles are currently 6-0 and are averaging more than 50 points a game. They have been dominant during the regular season with many players contributing to the offense such as Jake Zivic, Jacob Clay, Justice Bratcher and Austin Koster.
