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There were several high-scoring games that came down to the end (Tarpon Springs over PHU 37-31 and Canterbury over IRC 49-47 in overtime). And there were some blowouts (Countryside by 60 over Wiregrass Ranch and Lakewood by 34 over Lennard). Here is the recap from Week 7.
Super seven
1. Countryside (7-0): Scored nearly every way imaginable in a thrashing of Wiregrass Ranch.
2. Lakewood (6-0): Turned it on in second half to beat Lennard 60-26 in tuneup for Jesuit this week.
3. Largo (4-2): Enjoyed the week off to prepare for three straight weeks of district games.
4. Pinellas Park (5-1): Patriots coach Ken Crawford returned to his alma mater and posted 27-6 win over Boca Ciega.
5. CC Catholic (5-1): Bye week came at right time, with Berkeley Prep game this week to most likely decide district champion.
6. Tarpon Springs (5-2): Spongers defense stuffs run, comes up with big plays in win over PHU.
7. East Lake (4-3): Offense starting to click as Eagles cruise in 52-38 win against Sarasota.
Offensive player of the week TE DaSean Thomas, Canterbury
Thomas amassed 241 yards on nine catches, averaging 27 yards every time he touched the ball. He also caught two touchdown passes, including what could be the catch of the season. With his team trailing 41-27 against Indian Rocks Christian, Thomas made a one-handed, over-the-head catch in the end zone while dragging his foot in bounds for a game-changing touchdown. Canterbury went on to score two touchdowns in the final two minutes to defeat IRC in overtime.
Defensive player of the week LB Jeremi Powell, Pinellas Park
The two-way player wreaked havoc in Boca Ciega's backfield and helped the Patriots win 27-6. Coming off the edge as a speed rusher, Powell had three sacks and more than 10 tackles. And when the Pirates scored, Powell still shined, blocking the extra point. Powell also gained more than 100 yards rushing on offense.
Notable performances
WR Rodney Adams, Lakewood: Scored on a 38-yard run against Lennard and had four catches for 144 yards.
WR Chris Askew, Dunedin: Caught four passes for 149 yards and two touchdowns in 48-21 loss to Jesuit.
WR Hunter Beam, PHU: Had five catches for 156 yards, including a 44-yard touchdown, in loss to Tarpon Springs.
RB Ryan Green, St. Petersburg Catholic: Scored five touchdowns against Cardinal Mooney. He had TD runs of 65, 45, 47 and 50 yards and caught a 58-yard TD pass. Green gained 401 total yards (310 rushing, 91 receiving).
QB Tracy Johnson, Lakewood: Passed for 299 yards with four touchdowns in a rout of Lennard.
ATH Maurice Hall, Gibbs: Had a hand in all three Gibbs' touchdowns in a 36-18 loss to Robinson. The sophomore ran for two touchdowns, including an 80-yarder in the fourth quarter, and caught a 67-yard touchdown pass.
QB Jake Holsinger, Canterbury: Doesn't throw much in the Crusaders offense, but he was 12-for-22 for 340 yards and three touchdowns in overtime win vs. IRC.
QB Billy Pavlock, Palm Harbor U.: Dual threat passed for 279 yards and a touchdown, and rushed for 61 and another touchdown in 37-31 loss to Tarpon Springs.
RB Diomi Roberts, Countryside: Scored four times in a blowout win over Wiregrass Ranch. He had three touchdown runs, blocked a punt and returned it for a score, all in the first half.
QB Louis Pappas, Tarpon Springs: Threw for 297 yards and two touchdowns in win over PHU.
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