IHSA Boys Football Playoff Individual Records
Last updated on March 3, 2008.| Index of this file |
Individual Scoring
Points
Touchdowns
Field Goals
Individual Rushing
Rushes Attempted
Rushing Yardage
Rushing Average
Touchdowns Rushing
Individual Passing
Passes Attempted
Passes Completed
Passing Yardage
Touchdowns Passing
Individual Receiving
Receptions
Receiving Yardage
Touchdowns Receiving
Individual Kicking
Punts
Punting Yardage
Punting Average
Punts Returned
Punt Return Yardage
Touchdowns on Punt Returns
Kickoffs Returned
Kickoff Return Yardage
Touchdowns on Kickoff Returns
Individual Defense
Interceptions
Fumbles Recovered
Sacks
Tackles
| Individual Scoring |
| Points |
Most Points, Individual, Game
PLAYOFF GAME
CLASS 1A: 41, Justin Powers, Oneida (ROWVA) vs. White Hall (North Green)), first round, Oct. 29, 1999 (6 TD, 5 PAT)CLASS 2A: 34, Ashton Gronewold, Carthage vs. Virginia, first round, , Nov. 1, 2003 (5 TD, 2 2-pt. PAT)
CLASS 3A: 36, Tony Kellum, Murphysboro vs. Lawrenceville, preliminaries, Nov. 9, 1977 (6 TD)
36, Sean Dunning, Decatur (St. Teresa) vs. Petersburg (PORTA), second round, Nov. 4, 2006 (6 tds.)
CLASS 4A: 32, Kurt Swearingen, Normal (Community) vs. Sterling (Twp.), preliminaries, Nov. 6, 1974 (5 TD, 1 2-pt. PAT)
32, Jim Hanna, Mundelein (Carmel) vs. Princeton, first round, Nov. 2, 1997 (5 TD, 1 2-pt. PAT)
CLASS 5A: 42, Joe Montgomery, Oak Lawn (Richards) vs. Chicago (Simeon), first round, Nov. 3, 1993 (6 TD, 3 2-pt. PAT)
CLASS 6A: 50, Craig Duppong, Lockport (Twp.) vs. Elgin (Larkin), first round, Oct. 30, 1998 (8 TD, 1 2-pt. PAT)
CLASS 7A: 30, James Velissaris, Northbrook (Glenbrook North) vs. Machesney Park (Harlem), first round, Oct. 26, 2001
30, Andy Lange, Rolling Meadows vs. St. harles (North), first round, Oct. 29, 2004 (5 tds.)
TITLE GAME
CLASS 1A: 30, Jay Wessler, Concord (Triopia) vs. Princeville, Nov. 21, 1975 (4 TD and 3 PAT)CLASS 2A: 30, Jerry Jones, Decatur (St. Teresa) vs. Stockton, Nov. 21, 1975 (5 TD)
30, Perry Jordan, Moweaqua (Central A&M) vs. St. Joseph (S.J.-Ogden), Nov. 28, 1997
CLASS 3A: 29, Mark Cotter, Byron vs. St. Joseph (S.J.-Ogden), 1999 (4 TD, 5 PAT)
CLASS 4A: 30, Tim Franken, Addison (Driscoll) vs. Bloomington (Central Catholic), 2007 (5 TD)
24, Greg Turner, Addison (Driscoll) vs. Fairbury (Prairie Central), Nov. 28, 2003 (2 td rush, 1 td recpt., 1 int.)
18, Ira Matthews, Rockford (East), 1974 (3 TD)
18, Rick Thayer, Joliet (Catholic), 1975 (3 TD)
18, Ron Tracey, Geneseo (Darnall), 1982 (3 TD)
18, Greg Bradshaw, Woodstock (H.S.), 1983 (3 TD)
18, Ron Mason, Washington, 1983 (3 TD)
18, Denny Klein, Washington, 1985 (3 TD)
18, Jim Creighton, Belvidere, 1994 (3 TD)
18, Victor Arlis, Addison (Driscoll) vs. Mt. Carmel, Niv. 23, 2001 (3 TD)
18, Greg Turner, Addison (Driscoll) vs. Fairbury (Prairie Central), Nov. 28, 2003 (3 TD)
CLASS 5A: 20, Jack Schomig, Wheaton (North), 1986 (3 TD, 1 PAT-2)
20, Chris Yerk, Belvidere, 1988 (3 TD, 1 PAT-2)
CLASS 6A: 24, Chris Moore, East St. Louis (Sr.) vs. Carol Stream (Glenbard North), 1991
24, Kelly Crosby, Wheaton (W. Warrenville South), 1996 (4 TD)
24, Ryan Clifford, Naperville (Central) vs. Schaumburg, Nov. 27, 1999 (4 TD)
24, Connor Krisch, Joliet (Catholic) vs. Lemont, Nov. 24, 2007 (4 TD)
CLASS 7A: 18, Jared Dall, Mt. Prospect (Prospect) vs. Edwardsville, Nov. 30, 2002 (3 TD)
CLASS 8A: 24, Aalex Dieckmann, Naperville (North) vs.Carol Stream (Glenbard North), Nov. 24, 2007 (4 TD)
Most Points, Individual Girl, Game
PLAYOFF GAME
CLASS 3A: 1, Tina Brooks, Wauconda vs. Morris, Oct, 30, 1998CLASS 5A: 1, Tonya Fletcher, Cary (C.-Grove) vs. East St. Louis (Lincoln), Nov. 7, 1998
| Touchdowns |
Most Touchdowns, Individual, Game
PLAYOFF GAME
CLASS 1A: 6, Otis Varden, Milledgeville vs. Sidell (Jamaica), first round, Oct. 31, 1998 (5 rush, 1 recpt.)6, Justin Powers, Oneida (ROWVA) vs. White Hall (North Green), first round, Oct. 29, 1999
CLASS 2A: 5, Jerry Jones, Decatur (St. Teresa) vs. Stockton, title, Nov. 21, 1975
5, Jeff Query, Maroa (M.-Forsyth) vs. Bismarck (B.-Henning), preliminaries, Nov. 7, 1984 (passes of 51, 43, 29, 63, 25 yards)
5, Randy Garman, Polo vs. South Beloit, preliminaries, Nov. 7, 1984 (runs of 50, 7, 19, 12, 10 yards)
5, Fred Robinson, Melrose Park (Walther Lutheran) vs. Monmouth (Warren), Oct. 28, 1995 (runs of 66, 2, 57, 17, 4 yards)
5, Michael O'Brien, Aledo vs. Casey (C.-Westfield), 1998
5, Zach Summers, Gibson City (G.C.-Melvin-Sibley) vs. Sesser (S.-Valier), Nov. 7, 1998 (4 rush, 1 receiving)
5, J.J. Dunn, Aledo vs. Westville, 2001
5, Ashton Gronewold, Carthage vs. Beardstown, second round, Nov. 8, 2003,
5, Ashton Gronewold, Carthage vs. Virginia, first round, Nov. 1, Nov. 3, 2003
5, Nick Vandermyde, Morrison vs. Warren (W.-River Ridge coop), first round, Oct. 29, 2005 (5 rush, 207 yds.)
5, Chad Swanson, Forreston vs. El Paso (E.P.-Gridley), first round, Oct. 27, 2007 (5 rush)
CLASS 3A: 6, Tony Kellum, Murphysboro vs. Lawrenceville, preliminaries, Nov. 9, 1977
6, Sean Dunning, Decatur (St. Teresa) vs. Petersburg (PORTA), second round, Nov. 4, 2006 (368 yds.)
CLASS 4A: 5, Frank Shellenback, Barrington vs. Glen Ellyn (Glenbard South), preliminaries, Nov. 6, 1974
5, Kurt Swearingen, Normal (Community) vs. Sterling (Twp.), preliminaries, Nov. 6, 1974
5, Tim White, Oswego vs. Yorkville, first round, Nov. 4, 1987
5, Jim Hanna, Mundelein (Carmel) vs. Princeton, Nov. 2, 1997
5, Casey Kepple, Peoria (Notre Dame) vs. Morton, first round, Oct. 30, 1998
5, Levi Richards, Newton vs. Effingham, second round, Nov. 4, 2006 (3 recpt., 1 ko. return, 1 punt return)
CLASS 5A: 6, Joe Montgomery, Oak Lawn (Richards) vs. Chicago (Simeon), first round, Nov. 3, 1993 (6 rush, 0 pass)
6, Kevin O'Brien, Belvidere vs. Chicago (Robeson), second round, Nov. 3, 2007 (6 rush)
6, Kevin O'Brien, Belvidere vs. Chicago (Robeson), second round, Nov. 3, 2007 (6 rush)
CLASS 6A: 8, Craig Duppong, Lockport (Twp.) vs. Elgin (Larkin), first round, Oct. 30, 1998 (8 rush)
CLASS 7A: 5, James Velissaris, Northbrook (Glenbrook North) vs. Machesney Park (Harlem), first round, Oct. 26, 2001 (346 yds.)
5, Andy Lange, Rolling Meadows vs. St. Charles (North), first round, Oct. 29, 2004 (367 yds.)
CLASS 8A: 6, Aaron Kirchoff, Barrington vs. Wheaton (North), first round, Nov. 1, 2003 (5 rush, 1 recpt.)
TITLE GAME
CLASS 1A: 4, Jay Wessler, Concord (Triopia), 19754, Stan Walker, Hampshire, 1976
CLASS 2A: 5, Jerry Jones, Decatur (St. Teresa) vs. Stockton, Nov. 21, 1975
5, Perry Jordan, Moweaqua (Central A&M) vs. St. Joseph (S.J.-Ogden), 1997
CLASS 3A: 4, Mike Burzawa, Addison (Driscoll) vs. Robinson, 1991 (64, 12, 16, 35)
4, Mark Cotter, Byron vs. St. Joseph (S.J.-Ogden), Nov. 26, 1999 (4 rush)
CLASS 4A: 5, Tim Franken, Addison (Driscoll) vs. Bloomington (Central Catholic), Nov. 23, 2007 (5 rush)
4, Greg Turner, Addison (Driscoll) vs. Fairbury (Prairie Central), Nov. 28, 2003 (2 rush, 1 recept., 1 int.)
3, Ira Matthews, Rockford (East), 1974
3, Rick Thayer, Joliet (Catholic), 1975
3, Ron Tracey, Geneseo (Darnall), 1982
3, Greg Bradshaw, Woodstock (H.S.), 1983
3, Ron Mason, Washington, 1983
3, Denny Klein, Washington, 1985
3, Jim Creighton, Belvidere, 1994
3, Victor Arlis, Addison (Driscoll) vs. Mt. Carmel, Nov. 23, 2001 (3 rush)
3, Greg Turner, Addison (Driscoll) vs. Fairbury (Prairie Central), Nov. 28, 2003 (2 rush, 1 rec.)
CLASS 5A: 3, Jack Schomig, Wheaton (North), 1986
3, Chris Yerk, Belvidere, 1988
3, Matt Girsch, Chicago (Mt. Carmel), 1989
3, Phillip Adler, Wheaton (W. Warrenville South), 1992
3, Roy Fritz, Woodstock (H.S.) vs. Rock Island (H.S.), 1997
3, J.R. Zwierzynski, Joliet (Catholic) vs. Morris, Nov. 24, 2001 (3 rush)
3, Clay Cleveland, New Lenox (Providence) vs. Pontiac, Nov. 30, 2002 (3 rush)
CLASS 6A: 4, Chris Moore, East St. Louis (Sr.) vs. Carol Stream (Glenbard North), 1991
4, Kelly Crosby, Wheaton (W. Warrenville South) vs. New Lenox (Lincoln-Way), 1996 (3 rush, 1 rec.)
4, Ryan Clifford, Naperville (Central) vs. Schaumburg, Nov. 27, 1999
4, Connor Krisch, Joliet (Catholic) vs. Lemont, Nov. 24, 2007 (3 rush, 1 pass)
CLASS 7A: 3, Jared Dall, Mt. Prospect (Prospect) vs. Edwardsville, Nov. 30, 2002
CLASS 8A: 4, Alex Dieckman, Naperville (North) vs. Carol Stream (Glenbard North), Nov. 24, 2007 (3 pass, 1 kick return)
| Field Goals |
Most Field Goals, Individual, Game
PLAYOFF GAME
CLASS 1A: 4, Chris Petitgout, Galena vs. Greenfield, quarterfinals, Nov. 11, 2000 (30, 27, 39, 22)3, Jerry Cox, Oakland vs. Bement, preliminaries, Nov. 9, 1983 (35, 20, 34 yards)
CLASS 2A: 3, Jeff Neissle, Argenta (A.-Oreana) vs. Mackinaw (Deer Creek-M.), second round, Nov. 9, 2002
CLASS 3A: 3, Matt Nargard, Harvard vs. Aurora (Marmion), second round, Nov. 4, 1989
3, Cordero Gaston, Chicago (De La Salle) vs. Chicago (Mt. Carmel), 2007 semifinals
CLASS 4A: 3, Billy Dicken, Bloomington (H.S.) vs. Mattoon, second round, Nov. 9, 1991 (26, 37, 43)
CLASS 5A: 4, Danny Durkin, Bolingbrook vs. Chicago (De LaSalle), 2nd round, 1993
CLASS 6A: 3, Brian Plackett, Naperville (North) vs. Lockport (Twp.), quarterfinals, Nov. 14, 1998 (23-36-27)
3, Gregg Gundersen, New Lenox (Lincoln-Way) vs. Villa Park (Willowbrook), first round, Oct. 29, 1999 (29, 21, 27)
2, Rob Houghtlin, Winnetka (New Trier) vs. Evanston (Twp.), quarterfinals, Nov. 13, 1982
2, Bee Stoneburner, Orland Park (Sandburg) vs. South Holland (Thornwood), preliminaries, Nov. 2, 1985 (32, 32)
2, Larry Sullivan, Elgin (H.S.) vs. Schaumburg, preliminaries, Nov. 2, 1985 (32, 22)
2, Jeff Skillett, East Moline (United) vs. St. Charles, first round, Nov. 5, 1986 (35, 34)
2, Brian Luckman, Highland Park vs. Evanston (Twp.), first round, Nov. 4, 1987 (22, 35)
2, Forry Wells, Belleville (East) vs. East St. Louis (Sr.), second round, Nov. 5, 1988 (27, 29)
2, Frank Byrne, Hoffman Estates (Conant) vs. Naperville (North), quarterfinals, Nov. 11, 1989 (42, 37)
2, Bret Larsen, South Holland (Thornwood) vs. Chicago (St. Rita), second round, Nov. 3, 1990
2, Frank Byrne, Hoffman Estates (Conant) vs. Carol Stream (Glenbard North), second round, Nov. 3, 1990 (22, 32)
2, Paul Schwantes, Naperville (Central) vs. Elgin (H.S.), first round, Nov. 4, 1992 (40, 36)
2, David Fee, Chicago (St. Rita) vs. South Holland (Thornwood), second round, Nov. 6, 1993 (35, 35)
2, Grif Griffin, St. Charles vs. Chicago (Bogan), first round, Nov. 1, 1996 (35, 20)
2, Scott Gorrill, Wheaton (W. Warrenville South) vs. Winnetka (New Trier), quarterfinals, Nov. 16, 1996 (26, 16)
2, Ryan Lynch, Winnetka (New Trier) vs. Wilmette (Loyola), Oct. 28, 2000 (41, 19)
2, Greg Gunderson, New Lenox (Lincoln-Way) vs. Pekin, Nov. 3, 2000 (29, 19)
2, Dan Lucchesi, Oak Forest vs. Oak Lawn, (Community), Oct. 31, 2003 (30, 27 yds.)
2, Mark Para, Lisle (Benet) vs. Chicago (Harper), first round, Nov. 1, 2003
2, Bobby Kelsey, New Lenox (Providence) vs. Oak Forest, second round, Nov. 7, 2003 (42, 40 yds.)
2, Adam Schlamp, Freeport (H.S.) vs. Rockford (Boylan), Nov. 8, 2003 (20, 30 yds.)
2, Matt Mueller, Batavia vs. Jolier (Catholic), second round, Nov. 4, 2005 (26 & 20 yds.)
CLASS 7A: 3, Josh Bean, Highland Park vs. Deerfield, second round, Nov. 5, 2005 (25, 31, 32)
3, Kevin Serna, Rolling Meadows vs. Niles (Notre Dame), first round, Oct. 27, 2007 (36. 21, 23 yds.)
3, Kevin Serna, Rolling Meadows vs. Niles (Notre Dame), first round, Oct. 27, 2007 (36. 21, 23 yds.)
CLASS 8A: 3, Jon Barron, Winnetka (New Trier) vs. Skokie (Niles West), first round, Oct. 31, 2003 (31, 31, 18 yds.)
3, Nick Merchut, Bartlett vs. Naperville (Neuqua Valley), first round, Oct. 29, 2004 (36, 22, 38 yds.)
3, Tyler Knight, Park Ridge (Maine South) vs. Chicago (St. Patrick), first round, Oct. 29, 2005 (50, 2. 7 yds.)
3, Andrej Skiba, Flossmoor (Homewood-F.) vs. Downers Grove (South), first round, Oct. 26, 2007 (33, 34, 35 yds.)
3, Andrej Skiba, Flossmoor (Homewood-F.) vs. Downers Grove (South), first round, Oct. 26, 2007 (33, 34, 35 yds.)
TITLE GAME
CLASS 1A: 2 30 & 23 yds., Chris Petitgout, Galena vs. Carthage, Nov. 26, 19991, Scott Klicko, Poplar Grove (North Boone), 1992
CLASS 2A: 2 (of 30 & 25 yards), Mike McKeague, Alexis vs. Decatur (St. Teresa), Nov. 22, 1974
CLASS 3A: 2 (of 29 & 45 yards), Tim Mathews, Alton (Marquette) vs. Kankakee (McNamara), Nov. 26, 1982
CLASS 4A: 3 (32 (2), 43), Rick Albreski, Addison (Driscoll) vs. Fairbury (Prairie Central), Nov. 28, 2003
CLASS 5A: 2, Doug MacLeod, Wheaton (W. Warrenville South) vs. Joliet (Catholic), Nov 28, 1992
2 (33 & 37 YDS.), Mike Edwards, Springfield (Sacred Heart-Griffin) vs. Rock Island (Alleman), 2005
CLASS 6A: 2 (21 & 22 yds.), Dave Olson, Park Ridge (Maine South) vs. Carol Stream (Glenbard South), Nov. 25, 2000
2 (27 & 34 yds.), Bobby Kelsey, New Lenox (Providence) vs. Bloomington (H.S.), Nov. 27, 2004
CLASS 7A: 2 19 & 33 yds., George Smith, Mt. Prospect (Prospect) vs. Edwardsville, Nov. 24, 2001
CLASS 8A: 2 33 & 27 yds., Chris Szatko, Naperville (Central) vs. Downers Grove (South), Nov. 24, 2001
2 33 & 27 yds., Matt Ludwig, Lockport (Twp.) vs. Park Ridge (Maine South), Nov. 29, 2003
Longest Field Goal
PLAYOFF GAME
CLASS 1A: 46, John Keener, Monmouth (Yorkwood) vs. Oakland, semifinals, Nov. 19, 1983CLASS 2A: 45, Ben Dieplinger, Sullivan vs. Carterville, first round, Oct. 27, 1995
CLASS 3A: 47, Lonnie Miner, Murphysboro vs. Alton (Marquette), preliminaries, Nov. 8, 1978
47, Doug Deserf, Spring Valley (Hall) vs. Orion, first round, Nov. 2, 2002
CLASS 4A: 52, Mike Griffin, Burlington (Central) vs. Lisle (Sr.), Oct. 29, 2004
47, David Koehler, Morris vs. Washington, Nov. 6, 1999
47, Ben Rouse, Coal City vs. Mendota, second round, Nov. 6, 2004
CLASS 5A: 52, Rob Lentz, Park Ridge (Maine South) vs. Glenview (Glenbrook South), second round, Nov. 8, 1986
47, Ben Skaer, Waterloo H.S. vs. Marion, first round, Oct. 26, 2007
CLASS 6A: 51, Brett Newbrough, Romeoville vs. Orland Park (Sandburg), first round, Nov. 1, 1989
CLASS 7A: 54, Derek Dimke, Rockford (Boylan) vs. Lake Zurrich, quarterfinals Nov. 10, 2007
48, Stephen Flaherty, Chicago (St. Rita) vs. Chicago (Morgan Park), Nov. 10, 2006
43, Tom Kudyba, Elk Grove Village (E.G.) vs. Wilmette (Loyola), first round, Oct. 26, 2001
42, Pat Kerrigan, Cary (C.-Grove) vs. Chicago (DeLaSalle), second round, Nov. 3, 2007
41, Stephen Flaherty, Chicago (St. Rita) vs. New Lenox (Providence), semifinals, Nov. 17, 2006
40, Derek Dimke, Rockford (Boylan) vs. Rockford (Guilford(, second round, Nov. 2, 2007
CLASS 8A: 50, Tyler Knight, Park Ridge (Maine South) vs. Chicago (St. Patrick), first round, Oct. 29, 2005
50, Patrick Rooney, Wheaton (W.-Warrenville South) vs. Elmhurst (York), semifinals, Nov. 18, 2006
TITLE GAME
CLASS 1A: 31 yards, Scott Klincko, Poplar Grove (North Boone), 1992CLASS 2A: 41 yards, Jake Borgman, Fulton vs. Greenfield, 1991
CLASS 3A: 45 yards, Tim Mathews, Alton (Marquette), 1982
CLASS 4A: 52 yards, Billy Dicken, Bloomington (H.S.) vs. New Lenox (Providence), 1991
CLASS 5A: 42 yards, Kevin Platt, Joliet (Catholic) vs. Morris, Nov. 27, 2004
41 yards, Doug MacLeod, Wheaton (W. Warrenville South), 1992
CLASS 6A: 46 yards, Brian Huffman, Schaumburg vs. Naperville (Central), Nov. 27, 1999
CLASS 7A: 33 yards, George Smith, Mt. Prospect (Prospect) vs. Edwardsville, Nov. 24, 2001
CLASS 8A: 33 yards, Chris Szatko, Naperville (Central) vs. Downers Grove (South), Nov. 24, 2001
33 yards, Matt Ludwig, Lockport (Twp.) vs. Park Ridge (Maine South), Nov. 29, 2003
| Individual Rushing |
| Rushes Attempted |
Most Rushes Attempted, Individual, Game
PLAYOFF GAME
CLASS 1A: 43, Brett Tennison, El Paso vs. Oneide (ROWVA), second round, Nov. 9, 1991 (177 yds.)CLASS 2A: 49, Adam Dach, Byron vs. Genoa (G.-Kingston), first round, Oct. 30, 1985 (49 for 272)
CLASS 3A: 43, Nathan Hilding, Herscher vs. Bloomington (Central Catholic), first round, Nov. 6, 1991 (158 yds.)
43, Sean Dunning, Decatur (St. Teresa) vs. Monticello, Oct. 28, 2006 (178 yds., 3 tds., first round)
CLASS 4A: 60, Mike Kimberlin, Kankakee (McNamara) vs. Normal (Community), second round, Oct. 28, 2000 (324 yards)
CLASS 5A: 57, Brad Wisniewski, Wauconda vs. North Chicago, semifinals, Sept. 15, 2006 (332 yards)
CLASS 6A: 47, Wade Weyer, Chicago (St. Rita) vs. Lisle (Benet), quarterfinals, Nov. 15, 2003 (209 yards)
CLASS 7A: 37, Andy Lange, Rolling Meadows vs. St. Charles (North), first round, Oct. 29, 2004 (367 yards)
CLASS 8A: 42, Averill Sutchar, Bartlett vs. Hoffman Estates (Conant), first round, Oct. 31, 2003 (188 yards, 2 tds.)
41, Andre Anderson, Barrington vs. Elmhurst (York), first round, Oct. 29, 2005 (297 yds, 2 tds.)
40, Garrett Edwards, Downers Grove (North) vs. Frankfort (Lincoln-Way East), semifinals, Nov. 20, 2004 (181 yds.)
TITLE GAME
CLASS 1A: 42, Derek Hunsinger, El Paso vs. South Beloit, 2002CLASS 2A: 38, Paul Bauer, Seneca, 1990 (38 for 308)
CLASS 3A: 41, Hickey Thompson, Belleville (Althoff) vs. Rock Island (Alleman), Nov. 23, 1990 (41 for 257 yards)
CLASS 4A: 35, John Martin, New Lenox (Providence Catholic), 1987 (35 for 213)
CLASS 5A: 30, Rob DalSanto, Belvidere, 1988 (30 for 171)
30, Clay Cleveland, New Lenox (Providence) vs. Pontiac, Nov. 30, 2002 (30 for 147 yds.)
CLASS 6A: 34, John Dergo, Morris vs. Normal (Normal, Nov. 26, 2005 (206 yds., 1 td.)
CLASS 7A: 27, Bryon Gattas, Mt. Prospect (Prospect) vs. Edwardsville, Nov. 30, 2002 (27 for 194 yds.)
CLASS 8A: 27, Dan Dierking, Wheaton (W.-Warrenville South) vs. Chicago (Mt. Carmel), Nov. 26, 2006 (27 for 139 yds.)
25, Bob Nakielny, Downers Grove (South) vs. Naperville (Central), Nov. 24, 2001 (25 for 67)
| Rushing Yardage |
Most Yards Rushing, Individual, Game
PLAYOFF GAME
CLASS 1A: 292, Jonah White, Hardin (Calhoun) vs. Lexington, semifinals, Nov. 21, 1987 (39 attempts)292, Michael Gratton, Galena vs. Arcola, semifinal, Nov. 22, 1997
CLASS 2A: 363, Jim Snyder, Fulton vs. Forreston, quarterfinals, Nov. 13, 1976
CLASS 3A: 410, Hickey Thompson, Belleville (Althoff) vs. Monticello, semifinals, Nov. 17, 1990 (32 attempts)
CLASS 4A: 324, Mike Kimberlin, Kankakee (Bishop McNamara) vs. Normal (Community), second round, Oct. 28, 2000 (60 attempts)
CLASS 5A: 372, Geoff Shein, Deerfield vs. Rolling Meadows, second round, Nov. 3, 1990 (33 attempts)
CLASS 6A: 392, David Wright, Harvey (Thornton) vs. Flossmoor (Homewood-F.), second round, Nov. 3, 1990 (33 attempts)
356, Mikel Leshoure, Champaign (Centennial) vs, Oak Lawn (Richards), Nov. 3, 2006 (32 att., 5 tds.)
CLASS 7A: 382, Andy Lange, Rolling Meadows vs. St. Charles (North), first round, Oct. 29, 2004 (36 att., 5 tds.)
306, Mike Ratay, Geneva vs. Bradley (B.-Bourbonnais), Oct. 26, 2007 (35 att., 4 tds.)
CLASS 8A: 336, Brian Grzelakowski, Hinsdale (Central) vs. Frankfort (Li ncoln-Way East), third round, Nov.. 16, 2002 (30 att., 2 tds.)
TITLE GAME
CLASS 1A: 239, Kenton Patrick, Carthage vs. Arcola, Nov. 24, 1995 (20 for 239)CLASS 2A: 308, Paul Bauer, Seneca vs. Gillespie, Nov. 23, 1990 (38 for 308)
CLASS 3A: 257, Hickey Thompson, Belleville (Althoff), 1990 (41 for 257)
CLASS 4A: 243, Dave Schwabe, Addison (Driscoll) vs. Bloomington (Catholic), Nov. 23, 2007 (18 att.)
238, David Schwabe, Addison (Driscoll) vs. Bloomington (Catholic) 2007)
CLASS 5A: 210, Alonzo Wise, Rock Island (H.S.) vs. Woodstock (H.S.), 1997 (29 att.)
CLASS 6A: 249, Ryan Clifford, Naperville (Central) vs. Schaumburg, Nov. 27, 1999
CLASS 7A: 194, Byron Gattas, Mt. Prospect vs. Edwardsville, Nov. 30, 2002 (21 att.)
CLASS 8A: 148, Steve Walker, Lockport (Twp) vs. Lincolnshire (Stevenson), Nov. 30, 2002 (18 att.)
Longest Rush
PLAYOFF GAME
CLASS 1A: 97, Mick Kaywood, Monmouth (Warren) vs. Cambridge, first round, Nov. 1, 200397, Patrick Morey, Cambridge vs. Hebron (Alden-H.), second round, Nov. 3, 2007
95, Ron Cribelar, Martinsville vs. Arcola, preliminaries, Nov. 5, 1980
CLASS 2A: 97, Jonathan Kary, Argenta (A.-Oreana) vs. Fithian (Oakwood), first round, Nov. 1, 1989
97, Ryan Jones, St. Joseph (S.J.-Ogden) vs. Gilman (Iroquois West), second round, Nov. 8, 1997
97, Ryan Jones, St. Joseph (S.J.-Ogden) vs. Stillman Valley, semifinals, Nov. 22, 1997
97, Ashton Gronewold, Carthage vs. White Hall (North Greene), quarterfinal, Nov. 15, 2003
CLASS 3A: 99, Jack Wickenhauser, Alton (Marquette) vs. Greenville, semifinals, Nov. 20, 1982
98, Shaun Lantagne, Cartervile vs. Eldorado, Oct. 30, 2004
CLASS 4A: 95, Kevin Jackson, Oak Lawn (Richards) vs. Midlothian (Bremen), second round, Nov. 5, 1988
92, Ryan Waldrun, Bloomington (Catholic) vs. Decatur (St. Teresa), Nov. 10, 2007
CLASS 5A: 99, Jacob Kuban, Geneseo vs. La Grange Park (Nazareth), second round, Nov. 3, 2007
99, Jacob Kuban, Geneseo vs. La Grange Park (Nazareth), second round, Nov. 3, 2007
98, J.R. Zwierznynski, Joliet (Catholic) vs. Arlington Hts. (St. Viator), second round, Nov. 2, 2001
97, Geoff Shein, Deerfield vs. Rolling Meadows, second round, Nov. 3, 1990
96, Exzaybion Jackson, Cahokia vs. Chatham (Glenwood), Oct. 27, 2006
CLASS 6A: 97, Eric Scott, Normal (Community) vs. Peoria (Richwoods), second round, Nov. 8, 2003
CLASS 7A: 98, Jon Janus, Lake Zurich vs. Mundelein (Carmel), Nov. 17, 2007 (semifinals)
89, Dominic Sulo, Chicago (Mt. Carmel) vs. Wilmette (Loyola Academy), second round, Nov. 5, 2005
87, Justin Stewart, O'Fallon vs. Darien (Hinsdale South), second, Nov. 5, 2004
85, Marcus Denham, Zion (Z.-Benton) vs. Rochton (Hononegah), first round, Nov. 2, 2002
CLASS 8A: 98, Brian Grzelakowski, Hinsdale (Central) vs. Frankfort (Lincoln-Way East), third round, Nov.. 16, 2002
92, Tim Brown, Chicago (Mt. Carmel) vs. Palatine (H.S.), second round, Nov. 2, 2007
92, Tim Brown, Chicago (Mt. Carmel) vs. Palatine (H.S.), second round, Nov. 2, 2007
TITLE GAME
CLASS 1A: 81, Kenton Patrick, Carthage vs. Arcola, 1995CLASS 2A: 82, Caleb Pratt, Westville vs. Dakota, 2007
80, Brian Kaminski, Woodstock (Marian), 1989
CLASS 3A: 94, Jay Buckner, Anna (A.-Jonesboro) vs. Ottawa (Marquette), Nov. 24, 1984
CLASS 4A: 94, Dave Schwabe, Addison (Driscoll) vs. Bloomington (Catholic), Nov. 23, 2007
81, Scott Kinsella, Joliet (Catholic), 1978
CLASS 5A: 70, J.R. Zwierzynski, Joliet (Catholic) vs. Morris, Nov. 24, 2001
CLASS 6A: 91, Brandon Hughes, Bloomington (H.S.) vs. Mundelein (Carmel), Nov. 29, 2003
CLASS 7A: 63, Dominic, Chicago (Mt. Carmel) vs. Mt. Prospect (Prospect), Nov. 26, 2005
CLASS 8A: 65, Jim O'Brien, Wheaton (W.-Warrenville South.) vs. Chicago (Mt. Carmel), Nov. 25, 2006
| Rushing Average |
Highest Rushing Average (yards per attempt), Individual, Game
TITLE GAME
CLASS 1A: 10.3 (9 for 93, Gavin Kaiser, Galena vs. Tuscola, Nov. 23, 20079.5 (10 for 95), Ryan Marsh, Kewanee (Wethersfield) vs. Lexington, Nov. 23, 2001
CLASS 2A: 24.0 (2 for 48 yds., Zach Wenger, Dakota vs. Westville, Nov. 23, 2007
22.5 (2. for 45 yds.), Tyler Roush, Maroa (M.-Forsyth) vs. Westville, Nov. 24, 2006
CLASS 3A: 13.5 (13 for 175 yds.), Luis Alvarado, Plano vs. St. Joseph (S.J.-Ogden), Nov. 24, 2006
11.7 (3 for 35), Kyle Wills, Stillman Valley vs. Wilmington, Nov. 28, 2003
CLASS 4A: 21.3 (3 for 64), Ben Doty, Manlius (Bureau Valley) vs. Addison (Driscoll), Nov. 26, 2004
CLASS 5A: 22.7 (3 for 68), Michael Mentz, New Lenox (Providence) vs. Chicago (Mt. Carmel), Nov. 25, 2000
CLASS 6A: 61.0 (1 for 61), Mike Howlett, New Lenox (Providence) vs. Oak Lawn (Richards), Nov. 24, 2001
CLASS 7A: 6.6 (7 for 46, Santino Panico, Libertyville vs. Oswego, Nov. 29, 2003
CLASS 8A: 65.0 (1 for 65 yds., Jim O'Brien, Wheaton (W.-Warrenville South) vs. Chicago (Mt. Carmel), Nov. 25, 2006
| Touchdowns Rushing |
Most Touchdowns Rushing, Individual, Game
PLAYOFF GAME
CLASS 1A: 6, Justin Powers, Oneida (ROWVA) vs. White Hall (North Green), Oct. 29, 19995, Jon Lewis, Bement vs. Fisher, first round, Nov. 2, 1988 (27, 1, 1, 46, 2)
5, Otis Varden, Milledgeville vs. Sidell (Jamaica), first round, Oct. 31, 1998 (50-2-13-48-2)
CLASS 2A: 5, Randy Garman, Polo vs. South Beloit, preliminaries, Nov. 7, 1984 (50, 7, 19, 12, 10 yards)
5, Fred Robinson, Melrose Park (Walther Lutheran) vs. Gurnee (Warren), preliminaries, Oct. 28, 1995 (66, 2, 57, 17, 4 yards)
5, Jason Yelton, Casey (C.-Westfield) vs. Decatur (St. Teresa), second round, Nov. 7, 1998 (31-41-5-20-3)
5, Michael O'Brien, Aledo vs. Casey (C.-Westfield), semifinals, Nov. 21, 1998 (1-1-1-1-11)
5, Nick Vandermyde, Morrison vs. Warren (W.-River Ridge), first round, Oct. 29, 2005
CLASS 3A: 6, Tony Kellum, Murphysboro vs. Lawrenceville, preliminaries, Nov. 9, 1977
CLASS 4A: 5, Kurt Swearingen, Normal (Community) vs. Sterling (Twp.), preliminaries, Nov. 6, 1974
5, Tim White, Oswego vs. Yorkville, first round, Nov. 4, 1987
5, Jim Hanna, Mundelein (Carmel) vs. Princeton, Nov. 2, 1997
5, Kyle Walker, Herrin vs. Mt. Carmel, second round, Nov. 6, 2004 (37, 37, 63, 1, 12 yds.)
CLASS 5A: 6, Joe Montgomery, Oak Lawn (Richards) vs. Chicago (Simeon), first round, Nov. 3, 1993
6, Patrick O'Brien, Belvidere vs. Chicago (Robeson), second round, Nov. 3, 2007 (4, 25, 5 twice, 1 (twice)
6, Patrick O'Brien, Belvidere vs. Chicago (Robeson), second round, Nov. 3, 2007 (4, 25, 5 twice, 1 (twice)
CLASS 6A: 8, Craig Duppong, Lockport (Twp.) vs. Elgin (Larkin), first round, Oct. 30, 1998
CLASS 7A: 5, James Velissaris, Northbrook (Glenbrook North) vs. Machesney Park (Harlem), first round, Oct. 26, 2001 (69, 10, 80, 15, 37 yds.)
4, Michael Ratay, Geneva vs. Bradley (B.-Boubonnais), Oct. 27, 2007 (307 yds.)
4, Michael Ratay, Geneva vs. Bradley (B.-Boubonnais), Oct. 27, 2007 (307 yds.)
CLASS 8A: 5, Aaron Kirchoff, Barrington vs. Wheaton (North), first round, Nov. 1,, 2003 (51, 21, 8, 7, 1 yds.),
5, Mitchell Moore, Gurnee (Warren) vs. Chicago (Lane), first round, Oct. 29, 2005 (68, 10, 38, 6, 24 yds.)
TITLE GAME
CLASS 1A: 4, Kenton Patrick, Carthage vs. Arcola, 1995CLASS 2A: 4, Jerry Jones, Decatur (St. Teresa) vs. Stockton, Nov. 21, 1975
4, Paul Bauer, Seneca vs. Gillespie, Nov. 23, 1990
CLASS 3A: 4, Mark Cotter, Byron vs. St. Joseph (S.J.-Ogden), 1999
CLASS 4A: 5, Tim Franken, Addison (Driscoll) vs. Bloomington, Nov. 23, 2007 (60, 8, 3, 3, 13 yds.)
3, Rick Thayer, Joliet (Catholic), 1975
3, Ron Tracey, Geneseo (Darnall), 1982
3, Greg Bradshaw, Woodstock (H.S.), 1983
3, Jim Creighton, Belvidere, 1994
3, Victor Arlis, Addison (Driscoll) vs. Mt. Carmel, Nov. 23, 2001
CLASS 5A: 3, J.R. Zwierzynski, Joliet (Catholic) vs. Morris, Nov. 24, 3001 (44, 70, 11)
3, Jack Schomig, Wheaton (North), 1986
3, Chris Yerk, Belvidere, 1988
3, Matt Girsch, Chicago (Mt. Carmel), 1989
3, Phillip Adler, Wheaton (W. Warrenville South), 1992
3, Roy Fritz, Woodstock (H.S.), 1997
3, Clay Cleveland, New Lenox (Providence) vs. Pontiac, Nov. 30, 2002 (1.6, 2 yds.)
CLASS 6A: 4, Chris Moore, East St. Louis (Sr.) vs. Carol Stream (Glenbard North), 1991 (30, 1, 47, 9)
CLASS 7A: 3, Jared Dall, Mt. Prospect (Prospect) vs. Edwardsville, Nov. 30, 2002 (8, 8, 7 yds.)
CLASS 8A: 3, Bob Nakielny, Downers Grove (South) vs. Naperville (Central), Nov. 24, 2001 (1, 2, 2 yds.)
| Individual Passing |
| Passes Attempted |
Most Passes Attempted, Individual, Game
PLAYOFF GAME
CLASS 1A: 49, Alex Tanney, Lexington vs. Galena, second round, Nov. 4, 2006 (34 comp., 343 yds., 4 tds.)47, Jake Yoder, Arthur (A-Lovington) vs. Fisher, Oct. 28, 2005 (31 comp., 288 yds., 1 td)
CLASS 2A: 43, Tyler Buhlig, Beardstown vs. Carthage, Nov. 8, 2003 (26 comp.)
40, Jordan Krone, Minonk (Fieldcrest) vs. Farmington, first round, Oct. 26, 2007 (20 comp., 323 yds., 4 tds.)
40, Jordan Krone, Minonk (Fieldcrest) vs. Farmington, first round, Oct. 26, 2007 (22 comp. 323 yds., 4 tds.)
CLASS 3A: 47, Kam Kniss, Pearl City (P.C.-Eastland Coop) vs. Lena (l.-Winslow), second round, Nov. 9, 2002 (20 of 47, 302 yards)
CLASS 4A: 61, Tim Brasic, Riverside (R.-Brookfield) vs. Kankakee (McNamara), Nov. 10, 2000 (28 of 61, 326 yds.)
CLASS 5A: 59, Tom Holba, Lansing (Thornton Fractional South) vs. Chicago (Tilden), quarterfinals, Nov. 12, 1983 (29 of 59 for 344)
CLASS 6A: 48, Chad Duffin, Pekin vs. Alton (Sr.), first round, 1992
46, Tim Dondanville, Springfield (Sacred Heart Griffin) vs. New Lenox (Providence), Oct. 26, 2007 (22 comp., 350 yds. 2tds.)
45, Tony Powell, Crete (C.-Monee) vs. Joliet (Catholic), second round, Nov. 2, 2007 (25 of 45, 295 yds., 3 tds.)
CLASS 7A: 54, Tim Dupage, Pekin vs. Edwardsville, second round, Nov. 8, 2002
CLASS 8A: 53, Steve Walker, Lockport (Twp.) vs. Hinsdale (Central), semifinals, Nov. 23, 2002 (28 of 53, 510 yds., 6 tds.)
TITLE GAME
CLASS 1A: 50, Adam Hines, Aleedo vs. Tuscola, Nov. 24, 2006 (23 comp., 362 yds., 1 td.)CLASS 2A: 32, Jeff Fee, St. Joseph (S.J.-Ogden), 1989 (11 of 32)
CLASS 3A: 37, Daryl O'Connor, Herscher vs. DuQuoin, Nov. 25, 1988 (15 of 37)
CLASS 4A: 49, Dylan Ward, Fairbury (Prairie Central) vs. Addison (Driscoll), Nov. 28, 2003 (25 comp.., 305 yds.)
CLASS 5A: 41, Jon Budmayr, Woodstock (Marian) vs. Springfield (Griffin), 2006 (24 of 41, 186 yds., 1 td)
40, Bob Brenneisen, Springfield (Sacred Heart-Griffin) vs. Rock Island (Alleman), Nov. 26, 2005 (29 of 40)
CLASS 6A: 52, Cory Paus, New Lenox (Lincoln-Way) vs. Wheaton (W. Warrenville South), Nov. 30, 1996 (24 of 52, 351 yds.))
CLASS 7A: 28, George Smith, Mt. Prospect (Prospect) vs. Edwardsville, Nov. 24, 2001 (16 of 28)
28, Mike Piatkowski, Wheaton (W.-Warrenville South) vs. Lake Zurich, Nov. 24, 2007 (18 of 28, 205 yds.)
CLASS 8A: 46, Sean Price, Park Ridge (Maine South) vs. Lockport (Twp.), Nov. 29, 2003 (21 of 46, 344 yds., 2 tds.)
| Passes Completed |
Most Passes Completed, Individual, Game
PLAYOFF GAME
CLASS 1A: 38, Alex Tanney, Lexington vs. Galena, second round, Nov. 4, 2006 (49 att., 343 yds., 4 tds.)32, Alex Tanney, Lexington vs. Stockton, third round, Nov. 11, 2006 (45 att., 366 yds., 3 td.)
CLASS 2A: 26, Tyler Buhlig, Beardstown vs. Carthage, Nov. 8, 2003 (26 of 43 att.)
CLASS 3A: 24, Pete Mastandrea, Lombard (Montini) vs. Yorkville), Nov. 13, 1999 (24 of 33 for 315 yds.)
24, Kam Kniss, Pearl City vs. Fulton (H.S.), Nov. 2, 2002 (24 of 34, 378 yds., 2 tds.)
22, Keith Hancock, Monticello vs. Belleville (Althoff), semifinals, Oct. 17, 1990 (22 of 35 for 194 yards)
CLASS 4A: 28, Tim Brasic, Riverside (R.-Brookfield) vs. Kankakee (McNamara), Nov. 10, 2000 (28 of 61, 326 yds.)
25, ??? Lund, Rochester vs. Anna (A. Jonesboro), first round, Oct. 27, 2007 (43 att., 276 yds., 2 tds.)
CLASS 5A: 36, Tim Brasic, Riverside (R.-Brookfield) vs. Joliet (Catholic, third round, Nov. 9, 2001 (36 of 51 for 573 yds., 7 tds.)
35, Matt Brown, Marion (H.S.) vs. Mattoon, second round, Nov. 3, 2007 (47 att., 314 yds., 2 tds.)
CLASS 6A: 29, Chad Duffin, Pekin vs. Alton (Sr.), first round, 1992 (48 attempts, 415 yards)
CLASS 7A: 30, Jim DuPage, Pekin vs. Romeoville, first round, Nov. 1, 2002 (30 of 46, 400 yds., 4 tds.)
CLASS 8A: 37, Sean Price, Park Ridge (Maine South) vs. Roselle (Lake Park), semifinals, Nov. 22, 2003 (37 of 46, 462 yds., 6 tds.)
TITLE GAME
CLASS 1A: 23, Adam Hines, Aledo vs. Tuscola, Nov. 24, 2006 (50 att., 362 yds., 1 td.)20, John Wienke, Tuscola vs. Aledo, Nov. 24, 2006 (32 att., 384 yds., 4 tds.)
CLASS 2A: 17, Adam Hines, Aledo vs. Dakota, 2005 (17 of 25, 219 yds., 2 tds.))
17, Luke Hockaday, Maroa (M.-Forsyth) vs. Westville, Nov. 24, 2006 (26 att., 216 yds., 3 tds.)
CLASS 3A: 20, Isaiah Olson, St. Joseph (S.J.-Ogden) vs. Plano, Nov. 24, 2006 (20 for 29, 276 yds., 3 tds.)
CLASS 4A: 25, Dylan Ward, Fairbury (Prairie Central) vs. Addison (Driscoll), Nov. 28, 2003 (25 for 49 att.))
CLASS 5A: 29, Bob Brenneisen, Springfield (Sacred Heart-Griffin) vs. Rock Island (Alleman), Nov. 26, 2005, (40 att., 351 yds)
CLASS 6A: 29, Jon Beutjer, Wheaton (W. Warrenville South) vs. Barrington, 1998 (29 for 43)
CLASS 7A: 18, Mike Patkowski, Wheaton (W.-Warrenville South) vs. Lake Zurich, 2007 (28 att., 205 yds.)
16, George Smith, Mt. Prospect (Prospect) vs. Edwardsville, Nov. 24, 2001 (16 for 28)
CLASS 8A: 21, Sean Price, Park Ridge (Maine South) vs. Lockport (Twp), Nov. 29, 2003 (21 for 46, 344 yds. 2 tds.)
| Passing Yardage |
Most Yards Passing, Individual, Game
PLAYOFF GAME
CLASS 1A: 439, Shane Norris, Auburn vs. Hardin (Calhoun), second round, Nov. 6, 2004 (21 of 32 att., 4 tds.)434, Dusty Burk, Tuscola vs. Monmouth (Warren), second round, Nov. 8, 1997 (21 for 33)
CLASS 2A: 393, Sean Lyons, Byron vs. Taylor Ridge (Rockridge), semifinals, Nov. 19, 1994 (11 of 16)
323, Jordan Krone, Minonk (Fieldcrest) vs. Farmington, first round, Oct. 26, 2007 (22 comp., 40 att., 4 tds.)
323, Jordan Krone, Minonk (Fieldcrest) vs. Farmington, first round, Oct. 26, 2007 (22 comp., 40 att., 4 tds.)
CLASS 3A: 380, Patton Seagraves, Harrisburg vs. Nashville, quarterfinals, Nov. 14, 1998 (16 of 30)
326, Travis Johnson, Marshall vs. Pittsfield, first round, Oct. 27, 2007, (15 of 21 att.)
CLASS 4A: 408, Creighton Tarr, Newton vs. Hillsboro, first round, Oct. 26, 2001 (23 of 45)
CLASS 5A: 589, Tim Brasic, Riverside (R.-Brookfield) vs. Joliet (Catholic), quarterfinal round, Nov. 9, 2001 (36 of 51, 7 tds.)
CLASS 6A: 416, Jon Beutjer, Wheaton (W. Warrenville South) vs. Lockport (Twp.), first round, Oct. 31, 1997
CLASS 7A: 423, Tim Dupage, Pekin vs. Edwardsville, second round, Nov. 8, 2002 (5 tds.)
CLASS 8A: 510, Steve Walker, Lockport (Twp.) vs. Hinsdale (Central), semifinals, Nov. 23, 2002 (28 of 53, 6 tds.)
TITLE GAME
CLASS 1A: 384, John Wienke, Tuscola vs. Aledo, Nov. 24, 2006 (32 att., 20 comp., 4 tds.)362, Adam Hines, Aledo vs. Tuscola, Nov. 24, 2006 (50 att., 23 comp., 1 td.)
CLASS 2A: 381, Kyle Tutt, Gilman (Iroquois West) vs. Carthage, Nov. 28, 2003 (15 of 30, 1 td.)
CLASS 3A: 276, Isaiah Olson, St. Joseph (S.J.-Ogden) vs. Plano, Nov. 24, 2006 (20 for 29, 3 tds.)
234, Daryl O'Connor, Herscher, 1988 (15 of 37)
CLASS 4A: 305, Dylan Ward, Fairbury (Prairie Central) vs. Addison (Driscoll), Nov. 28, 2003 (25 comp., of 49 att. 3 tds.)
CLASS 5A: 351, Bob Brenneisen, Springfield (Sacred Heart-Griffin) vs. Rock Island (Alleman), 2005 (29 comp., for 40 att>))
CLASS 6A: 490, Jon Beutjer, Wheaton (W. Warrenville South) vs. Barrington, 1998 (29 for 43)
CLASS 7A: 245, George Smith, Mt. Prospect (Prospect) vs. Edwardsville, Nov. 24, 2001 (16 for 28)
CLASS 8A: 344, Sean Price, Park Ridge (Maine South) vs. Lockport Twp.), Nov. 29, 2003 (21 for 46, 2 tds.)
Longest Pass
PLAYOFF GAME
CLASS 1A: 94, Jeff Smith to Brian Smith, Kincaid (South Fork) vs. Jacksonville (Routt), preliminaries, Nov. 9, 1983CLASS 2A: 96, Sean Lyons to David Diehl, Byron vs. Taylor Ridge (Rockridge), Nov. 19, 1994
CLASS 3A: 99, Phillip McGowan to Dale Wilburn, Bloomington (Central Catholic) vs. Yorkville, second round, Nov. 5, 1999
CLASS 4A: 97, Bob Bensfield to Eric Bava, Riverside (R.-Brookfield) vs. Geneseo (Darnall), second round, Nov. 9, 1996
96, David Michael to Aaron Thoie, Breese (Central) vs. West Frankfort, first round, Oct. 29, 2005
CLASS 5A: 98, Antoine Patton to Reggie Britton, Chicago (Simeon) vs. Aurora (Waubonsie Valley), first round, Oct. 13, 1990
CLASS 6A: 99, Ronnie Cameron to Lavent Blaylock, East St. Louis (Sr.) vs. Buffalo Grove, semifinals, Nov. 17, 1984
CLASS 7A: 86, Jim DuPage to Adam Truckmiller, Pekin vs. Edwardsville, second round, Nov. 8, 2002
CLASS 8A: 96, Brett Morse to Scott Hrubes, Hinsdale (Central) vs. LaGrange (Lyons), second round, Nov. 6, 2004
TITLE GAME
CLASS 1A: 80, John Wienke to Nick Hanke, Tuscola vs. Aledo, Nov. 24, 2006 (20 comp., 4 tds.)64, Mitch Tanney to Tom Schneider, Lexington vs. Kewanee (Wethersfield), Nov. 23, 2001
CLASS 2A: 97, Adam Hines to David Bysinger, Aledo vs. Dakota, Nov. 26, 2005
CLASS 3A: 67, William Chiado to Ryan Ferrari, Spring Valley (Hall) vs. LeRoy, Nov. 23, 2001
CLASS 4A: 80, Bob Spinner to Mike Fitzpatrick, Lisle (Benet) vs. Morris, Nov. 24, 1984
CLASS 5A: 83, John Schake to Ben Wilson, Park Ridge (Maine South) vs. Chicago (Mt. Carmel), 1995
CLASS 6A: 78, Tim Brylka to Kelly Crosby, Wheaton (W. Warrenville South) vs. New Lenox (Lincoln-Way), 1996
CLASS 7A: 40, Chris Jansen, Libertyville vs. Oswego, Nov. 29, 2003
CLASS 8A: 71, Joey Bonadonna, Lincolnshire (Stevenson) vs. Lockport (Twp.), Nov. 30, 2002
| Touchdowns Passing |
Most Touchdowns Passing, Individual, Game
PLAYOFF GAME
CLASS 1A: 6, Dusty Burk, Tuscola vs. Auburn, first round, Oct. 31, 1997 (26, 27, 51, 16, 28, 13)5, John Wieneke, Tuscola vs. Concord (Triopia), second round, Nov. 3, 2007 (13 comp., 13 att., 263 yds., 5 tds.)
5, John Wienke, Tuscola vs. Mt. Olive, quarterfinals, Nov. 10, 2007 (13 comp., 345 yds.)
CLASS 2A: 6, Kerry Bell, Watseka vs. Petersburg (PORTA), quarterfinals, Nov. 9, 1974 (9 of 14)
6, Paul Sauer, Casey vs. Maroa (M.-Forsyth), quarterfinals, Nov. 9, 1985 (56, 8, 8, 4, 24, 74)
CLASS 3A: 7, Jeff Aspito, Addison (Driscoll), vs. Yorkville, preliminaries, Nov. 2, 1996
CLASS 4A: 6, Brandon Wogomon, Winnebago vs. Woodstock (Marian), first round, Nov. 1, 2003 (2, 15, 29, 36, 17, 22 yds.)
5, Brett Basanez, Arlington Hts. (St. Viator) vs.Wilmette (Loyola), first round, Oct. 28, 2000 (40, 10, 5, 5, 7)
5, Jim Drew, Anna (A.-Jonesboro) vs. Harrisburg, second round, Nov. 5, 2005 (35 att., 20 comp., 355 yds.)
5, Jimmy Drew, Anna (A.-Jonesboro) vs. Harrisburg, second round, Nov. 5, 2005 (20 comp., 360 yds.)
CLASS 5A: 7, Tim Brasic, Riverside (R.-Brookfield) vs. Joliet (Catholic), quarterfinal round, Nov. 9, 2001
6, Boone Thorgeson, Maple Park (Kaneland) vs. North Chicagi, second round, Nov. 3, 2006 (20 comp., 424 yds.)
CLASS 6A: 6, Jon Beutjer, Wheaton (W. Warrenville South) vs. Barrington. title game, Nov. 28, 1998
CLASS 7A: 5, Justin Stessman, Pekin vs. Belleville (West), first round, Oct. 26, 2001 (21 of 27, 281 yds.)
5, Jim DuPage, Pekin vs. Edwardsville, second round, Nov. 8, 2002
CLASS 8A: 6, Steve Walker, Lockport (Twp.) vs. Hinsdale (Central), semifinals, Nov. 23, 2002 (28 comp., of 53 att., 498 yds.)
6, Sean Price, Park Ridge (Maine South) vs. Gurnee (Warren), first round, Nov. 1, 2003 (25 comp. of 35 att., 389 yds.)
6, Sean Price, Park Ridge (Maine South) vs. Winnetka (New Trier), quarterfinals, Nov. 15, 2003 (25 comp. of 37 att., 322 yds.)
6, Sean Price, Park Ridge (Maine South) vs. Roselle (Lake Park), semifinals, Nov. 22, 2003 (37 comp. of 46 att., 462 yds., 6 tds.)
TITLE GAME
CLASS 1A: 4, Jered Shipley, South Beloit vs. El Paso, 2002 (9, 22, 10, 20 yards)4, John Wienke, Tusola vs. Aleo, Nov. 24, 2006 (6, 25, 37, 80 yds.)
CLASS 2A: 3, Joe Reed, Carthage vs. Aledo, 2002 (54, 25, 71 yards)
3, Kyle Tutt, Gilman (Iroquois West) vs. Carthage, Nov. 28, 2003 (80, 67, 44 yds.)
3, Luke Hockaday, Maroa (M.-Forsyth) vs. Westville, Nov. 24, 2006 (43, 12 & 2 yards)
3, Derek Schurch, Dakota vs. Westville, Nov. 23, 2007
CLASS 3A: 3, Bill Button, Morris, 1980
3, Reggie Kennedy, Pontiac, 1993
3, Jaret Willi, DuQuoin, 1995 (22, 29 & 5 yards)
3, Isaiah Olson, St. Joseph (S.J.-Ogden) vs. Plano, Nov. 24, 2006 (13, 11 & 3 yards.)
CLASS 4A: 4, Kelly Ryan, Springfield (Griffin) vs. Geneseo (Darnall), Nov. 27, 1982 (13, 10, 10 & 50 yards)
4, Luke Drone, Mt. Carmel vs. Addison (Driscoll), Nov. 23, 2001 (5, 34, 3, 10 yards)
4, Matt Mahanney, Addison (Driscoll) vs. Mt. Carmel (H.S.), Nov. 29, 2002 (26, 56, 25, 10)
CLASS 5A: 3, John Schacke, Park Ridge (Maine South) vs. Chicago (Mt. Carmel), 1995 (83, 44 & 22 yards)
3, Nick Stanton, New Lenox (Providence) vs. Pontiac, Nov. 30, 2002 (25, 7, 14 yards)
CLASS 6A: 6, Jon Beutjer, Wheaton (W. Warrenville South) vs. Barrington, Nov. 28, 1998
CLASS 7A: 1, George Smith, Mt. Prospect (Prospect) vs. Edwardsville, Nov. 24, 2001 (29 yards)
1, Chris Jansen, Libertyville vs. Oswego, Nov. 29, 2003 (40 yds.)
1, Matt Blanchard, Lake Zurich vs. Chicago (St. Rita), Nov. 25, 2006 (29 yds.)
CLASS 8A: 3, Jake Christenson, Lockport (Twp.) vs. Park Ridge (Maine South), Nov. 29. 2003 (15, 64 & 3 yards)
3, Jordan Tassio, Naperville (North) vs. Carol Stream (Glenbard North), Nov. 24, 2007 (63, 10 & 12 yards.)
| Individual Receiving |
| Receptions |
Most Passes Received, Individual, Game
PLAYOFF GAME
CLASS 1A: 15, Bruce Freed, Lexington vs. Galena, second round, Nov. 4, 2006 (135 yds., 1 td.)15, Eric Schuler, Lexington vs. Stockton, Nov. 11, 2006 (184 yds., 2 tds.)
14, Bruce Freed, Lexington vs. Galena, second round, Nov. 4, 2006 (114 yds., 1 td.)
CLASS 2A: 12, Jeff Finke, Casey (C.-Westfield) vs. Dupo, preliminaries, Nov. 7, 1984 (117 yards)
12, Tom Rayhill, Decatur (St. Teresa) vs. East St. Louis (Assumption), semifinals, Nov. 22, 1986 (198 yards)
CLASS 3A: 12, Shawn Fatheree, Monticello vs. Belleville (Althoff), semifinals, Nov. 10, 1990 (146 yards)
12, Joe Mareno, Elmwood Park vs. Elmhurst (Immaculate Conception), first round, Nov. 6, 1991 (202 yds.)
12, P.J. Fleck, Maple Park (Kaneland) vs. Evergreen Park, quarterfinals, Nov. 14, 1998 (129 yds.)
CLASS 4A: 13, Tom Guardi, Riverside (R.-Brookfield vs. Kankakee (McNamara), quarterfinals, Nov. 10, 2000 (184 yards)
CLASS 5A: 13, Casey Crosby, Maple Park (Kaneland) vs. North Chicago, Nov. 3, 2006 (221 yds., 4 td's)
12, Loren Peacock, Bartonville (Limestone) vs. Glen Ellyn (Glenbard West), title, Nov. 25, 1983 (159 yards)
CLASS 6A: 15, John Jacobs, Pekin vs. Belleville (East), first round, Nov. 1, 1989 (152 yards)
CLASS 7A: 15, Jon Closen , Pekin vs. Romeoville, first round, Nov. 1, 2002 (215 yds., 3 tds.)
CLASS 8A: 17, Alberto DeCicco, Park Ridge (Maine South) vs. Roselle (Lake Park), semifinals, Nov. 22, 2003 (181 yds., 3 tds.)
17, Dan Benson, Park Rdge (Maine South) vs. Winnetka (New Trier), first round, Oct. 27, 2007 (148 yds., 1 td.)
17, Dan Benson, Park Rdge (Maine South) vs. Winnetka (New Trier), first round, Oct. 27, 2007 (148 yds., 1 td.)
TITLE GAME
CLASS 1A: 11, Darin Blaser, Aledo vs. Tuscola, Nov. 24, 2006 (143 yds., 1 td.)9, Jeff Huffman, Bloomington (Central Catholic), 1990
CLASS 2A: 9, Robert Kreps, Maroa (M.-Forsyth) vs. Westville, Nov. 24, 2006 (139 yds., 2 tds.)
7, Terry McCarthy, Decatur (St. Teresa), 1986 (89 yards)
7, Brandon Hofmann, Aledo vs. Taylor Ridge (Rockridge), 1998
CLASS 3A: 9, P.J. Fleck, Maple Park (Kaneland) vs. Nashville, 1998 (153 yds.)
9, Nick Arndt, Coal City vs. Lombard (Montini), Nov. 26, 2004 (148 yds., 1 td.)
9, Lukas Graves, St. Joseph (S.J.-Ogden) vs. Plano, Nov. 24, 2006 (211 yds., 2 tds.)
CLASS 4A: 8, Dean Albrecht, Woodstock (H.S.), 1983 (101 yards)
8, Greg Turner, Addison (Driscoll) vs. Fairbury (Prairie Central), Nov. 28, 2003 (210 yds., 1 td.)
8, Levi Richards, Newton vs. Addison (Driscoll), 2005 (82 yds.)
CLASS 5A: 12, Loren Peacock, Bartonville (Limestone) vs. Glen Ellyn (Glenbard West), Nov. 25, 1983 (12 for 159)
12, Alex Reavy, Springfield (Sacred Heart-Griffin) vs. Rock Island (Alleman), Nov. 26, 2005 (149 yds., 1 td.)
CLASS 6A: 13, Jon Schweighardt, Wheaton (W. Warrenville South) vs. Barrington, 1998 (13 for 149)
CLASS 7A: 10, Chris Schweighart, Wheaton (W.-Warrenville South) vs. Lake Zurich, 2007 (10 for 138 yds.)
CLASS 8A: 11, Kent Hughes, Downers Grove (South) vs. Naperville (Central), 2001 (11 for 165 yds.)
11, Alberto DeCicco, Park Ridge (Maine South) vs. Lockport (Twp.), Nov. 29, 2003 (139 yds., 1 td.)
| Receiving Yardage |
Most Yards Receiving, Individual, Game
PLAYOFF GAME
CLASS 1A: 226, Drew Hart, Auburn vs. Hardin (Calhoun), second round, Nov. 6, 2005 (6 receptions,,3 tds.)CLASS 2A: 247, David Diehl, Byron vs. Taylor Ridge (Rockridge), semifinals, Nov. 19, 1994 (6 receptions)
CLASS 3A: 202, Joe Mareno, Elmwood Park vs. Elmhurst (Immaculate Conception), first round, Nov. 6, 1991 (12 for 202, 3 TDs)
CLASS 4A: 252, Rakeem Short, DeKalb vs. Woodstock (H.S.), second round, Nov. 4, 1989 (5 receptions)
CLASS 5A: 221, Casey Crosby, Maple Park (Kaneland) vs. North Chicago, Nov. 3, 2006 (13 recpt.)
211, Matt George, Riverside (R.-Brookfield) vs. Joliet (Catholic), third round, Nov. 9, 2001 (6 recpt.)
CLASS 6A: 229, Stan Yarborough, Elgin (Larkin) vs. Algonquin (Jacobs), second round, Nov. 5, 1999
CLASS 7A: 215, Jon Closen, Pekin vs. Romeoville, first round, Nov. 1, 2002 (15 recpt., 3 tds.)
CLASS 8A: 250, -- Cibulka, Roselle (Lake Park) vs. Park Ridge (Maine South)), semifinals, Nov. 22, 2003 (12 recpt., 3 tds.)
TITLE GAME
CLASS 1A: 149, Tom Schneider, Lexington vs. Kewanee (Wethersfield), 2001 (8 receptions)149, Broc Winn, Tuscola vs. Aledo, Nov. 24, 2006 (7 receptions, 2 tds.)
CLASS 2A: 139, Robert Kreps, Maroa (M.-Forsyth) vs. Westville, Nov. 24, 2006 (9 receptions, 2 tds.)
137, Blake Smith, Carthage vs. Aledo, 2002 (3 receptions)
CLASS 3A: 211, Lukas Graves, St. Joseph (S.J.-Ogden) vs. Plano, Nov. 24, 2006 (9 receptions, 2 tds.)
CLASS 4A: 210, Greg Turner, Addison (Driscoll) vs. Fairbury (Prairie Central), 2003 (8 for 210 yds., 1 td.)
CLASS 5A: 159, Loren Peacock, Bartonville (Limestone) vs. Glen Ellyn (Glenbard West), Nov. 25, 1983 (12 for 159)
CLASS 6A: 246, Eric McGoey, Wheaton (W. Warrenville South) vs. Barrington, 1998 (12 for 246 yds.)
CLASS 7A: 138, Chris Schweighart, Wheaton (W.-Warrenville South) vs. Lake Zurich, 2007 (10 receptions)
CLASS 8A: 178, Tyke Spencer, Naperville (Central) vs. Downers Grove (South), 2001 (8 receptions)
Longest Pass Reception
PLAYOFF GAME
CLASS 1A: 94, Brian Smith from Jeff Smith, Kincaid (South Fork) vs. Jacksonville (Routt), preliminaries, Nov. 9, 1983CLASS 2A: 96, David Diehl from Sean Lyons, Byron vs. Taylor Ridge (Rockridge), Nov. 19, 1994
CLASS 3A: 99, Dale Wilburn from Phillip McGowan, Bloomington (Central Catholic) vs. Yorkville, second round. Nov. 5, 1999
CLASS 4A: 97, Eric Bava from Bob Bensfield, Riverside (R.-Brookfield) vs. Geneseo (Darnall), second round, Nov. 9, 1996
96, Aaron Thoie from David Michael, Breese (Central) vs. West Frankfort, first round, Oct. 29, 2005
CLASS 5A: 98, Reggie Britton from Antoine Patton, Chicago (Simeon) vs. Aurora (Waubonsie Valley), first round, Oct. 31, 1990
CLASS 6A: 99, Lavent Blaylock from Ronnie Cameron, East St. Louis (Sr.) vs. Buffalo Grove, semifinals, Nov. 17, 1984
CLASS 7A: 78, Joey Suhey from Liam Stanton, Wilmette (Loyola) vs. Northbrook (Glenbrook North), second round, Nov. 6, 2004
CLASS 8A: 96, Scott Hrubes from Brett Morse, Hinsdale (Central) vs. LaGrange (Lyons), second round. Nov. 6, 2004
TITLE GAME
CLASS 1A: 80, Nick Hanke from John Wienke, Tuscola vs. Aledo, Nov. 24, 2006CLASS 2A: 97, David Bysinger from Adam Hines, Aledo, vs. Dakota, 2005
CLASS 3A: 67, Ryan Ferrari, Spring Valley (Hall) vs. LeRoy, 2001
CLASS 4A: 80, Mike Fitzpatrick, Lisle (Benet), 1984
CLASS 5A: 83, Ben Wilson from John Schacke, Park Ridge (Maine South) vs. Chicago (Mt. Carmel), 1995
CLASS 6A: 78, Kelly Cosby from Tim Brylka, New Lenox (Lincoln-Way) vs. Wheaton (W. Warrenville South), 1996
CLASS 7A: 40, Ryan Smith from Chris Jansen, Libertyville vs. Oswego, 2003
CLASS 8A: 67, Derek Walsh from Sean Price, Park Ridge (Maine South) vs. Lockport (Twp.), Nov. 29, 2003
63, Alex Dieckman, Naperville (North) vs. Carol Stream (Glenbard North), Nov. 24, 2007
| Touchdowns Receiving |
Most Touchdown Receiving, Individual, Game
PLAYOFF GAME
CLASS 1A: 3, David Glacinski, Lexington vs. Mooseheart, Nov. 2, 19963, Luke Little, Tuscola vs. Auburn, first round, Oct. 31, 1997
3, Terrence Pool, Aurora (A.-Christian) vs. Rockford (R.-Christian), first round, Nov. 1, 2003
3, Drew Hart, Auburn vs. Hardin (Calhoun), second round, Nov. 6, 2004
3, Tyler Carter, Tuscola vs. Mt. Olive, quarterfinals, Nov. 10, 2007 (38, 68, 28 yds.)
CLASS 2A: 5, Jeff Query, Maroa (M.-Forsyth) vs. Bismarck (B.-Henning), preliminaries, Nov. 7, 1984 (51, 43, 29, 63, 25)
CLASS 3A: 3, Bob Westerkamp, Lombard (Montini) vs. Lisle (Sr.), preliminaries, Nov. 11, 1981
3, Pat McQueeny, Geneva vs. Aurora (Central Catholic), preliminaries, Nov. 10, 1982
3, Mike Miller, Pittsfield vs. Piasa (Southwestern), preliminaries, Nov. 7, 1984
3, Joe Mareno, Elmwood Park vs. Elmhurst (Immaculate Conception), first round, Nov. 6, 1991
3, Dan Papaczyk, Addison (Driscoll) vs. Burlington (Central), quarterfinls, Nov. 11, 2000 (13, 30, 12)
3, Joe Mastrino, Elmhurst (Immaculate Conceptions) vs. Wilmington, semifinals, Nov. 23, 2002
3, Lucas Hileman, Anna (A.-Jonesboro) vs. St.Joseph (S.J.-Ogden), semifinals, November 18, 2006
CLASS 4A: 4, Lucas Hileman, Anna (A.-Jonesboro) vs. Harrisburg, second round, November 5, 2005
CLASS 5A: 4, Tim Snyder, Glen Ellyn (Glenbard South) vs. Cahokia, Oct. 30, 1999 (45, 9, 17, 19 yards)
4, Matt George, Riverside (R.-Brookfield) vs. Joliet (Catholic), third round), Nov. 9, 2001 (6 for 211 yds.)
4, Casey Crosby, Maple Park (Kaneland) vs. North Chicago, Nov. 3, 2006
4, Casey Crosby, Maple Park (Kaneland) vs. North Chicago, second round, Nov. 3, 2006 (10 recpt., 166 yds.)
CLASS 6A: 4, Tim Velde, Pekin vs. East Moline (United), first round, Nov. 2, 1988 (3, 28, 47, 5)
CLASS 7A: 4, Sean Fahey, Deerfield vs. Highland Park, second round, Nov. 8, 2003
CLASS 8A: 3, Kent Hughes, Downers Grove (South) vs. Belleville (East), first round, Oct. 26, 2001
3, Geoff Orr, Orland Park (Sandburg) vs. Aurora (Waubonsie Valley), second round, Nov. 2, 2001
3, Mike Labus, Park Ridge (Maine South) vs. Gurnee (Warren), first round, Nov. 1, 2003
3, -- Cibulka, Roselle (Lake Park) vs. Park Ridge (Maine South), semifinals, Nov. 22, 2003
3, Alberto DeCicco, Park Ridge (Maine South) vs. Roselle (Lake Park), semifinals, Nov. 22, 2003
3, Derk Walsh, Park Ridge (Maine South) vs. Skokie (Niles West), first round, Oct. 30, 2004
3, Marcus Lewis, Gurnee (Warren) vs. Lincolnshire (Stevenson), second round, Nov. 6, 2004 (49, 30, 9 yds)
3, Conner Yearian, Naperville (Neuqua Valley) vs. LaGrange (Lyons), first round, Oct. 26, 2007
3, Conner Yearian, Naperville (Neuqua Valley) vs. LaGrange (Lyons), first round, Oct. 26, 2007
TITLE GAME
CLASS 1A: 2, Jacob Dunkel, South Beloit vs. El Paso, 2002 (9 & 22 yds.)2, Broc Winn, Tuscola vs. Aledo, Nov. 24, 2006 (25 & 37 yds.)
CLASS 2A: 2, Terry McCarthy, Decatur (St. Teresa) vs. Woodstock (Marian), Nov. 28, 1986 (7 & 17 yds.)
2, Richard Bigham, Aledo vs. Taylor Ridge (Rockridge), 1998
2, Blake Smith, Carthage vs. Aledo, Nov. 29, 2002 (71 & 54 yds.)
2, Robert Kreps, Maroa (M.-Forsyth) vs. Westville, Nov. 24, 2006 (43 & 12 yds.)
2, Spencer Meinert, Dakota vs. Westville, Nov. 23, 2007 (26 & 37 yds.)
CLASS 3A: 2, Jerry Stockton, West Chicago vs. Mt. Carmel, Nov. 22, 1974 (18 & 9 yards)
2, Mike Ryan, Geneseo (Darnall) vs. Metamora, Nov. 25, 1977 (22 & 8 yards)
2, Mark Sharp, Morris vs. Harrisburg, Nov. 21, 1980
2, Chris Bisaillon, Herscher vs. DuQuoin, Nov. 25, 1988
2, Jason Smith, Pontiac vs. Waterloo (H.S.), Nov. 26, 1993 (40 & 35 yards)
2, PJ Fleck, Maple Park (Kaneland) vs. Harrisburg, Nov. 28, 1997 (13 & 13 yards)
2, Lukas Graves, St. Joseph (S.J.-Ogden) vs. Plano, Nov. 24, 2006 (13 & 45 yds.)
CLASS 4A: 2 (for 13 & 10 yards), Doug Smith, Springfield (Griffin) vs. Geneseo (Darnall), Nov. 27, 1982
2 for (5 & 10 yards), Bryan Grant, Mt. Carmel vs. Addison (Driscoll), Nov. 23, 2001
2 for 26 & 44 yards, Anthony Gebhart, Addison (Driscoll) vs. Mt. Carmel (H.S.), Nov. 29, 2002
2 for 25 & 10 yards, Greg Turner, Addison (Driscoll) vs. Mt. Carmel (H.S.), Nov. 29, 2002
2 (for 10 & 23 yds.), Danny Taylor, Addison (Driscoll) vs. Breese (Mater Dei), Nov. 24, 2006
2 (70 & 5 yds.), Javier Safford, Bloomington (Catholic) vs. Addison (Driscoll), Nov. 23, 2007
CLASS 5A: 2 25 & 14 yards, Tim Turkowski, New Lenox (Providence) vs. Pontiac, Nov. 30, 2002
2 (for 14 & 26 yards), Kelvin Malone, Rockford (East) vs. Arlington Heights (Forest View), Nov. 23, 1985
2 (for 44 & 22 yards), Brian Schmitz, Park Ridge (Maine South) vs. Chicago (Mt. Carmel), Nov. 25, 1995
2 (14 & 12 yds.), JC Bland, Springfield (Sacred Heart-Griffin) vs. Joliet (Catholic), Nov. 29, 2003
(3 & 47 yds.), Kevin Tracey, Rock Island (Alleman) vs. Springfield (Sacred Heart-Griffin), 2005+
CLASS 6A: 4, Eric McGoey, Wheaton (W. Warrenville South) vs. Barrington, Nov. 28, 1998
CLASS 7A: 1 (for 29 yards), Ryan Holajn, Mt. Prospect (Prospect) vs. Edwardsville, Nov. 24, 2001
1 for 40 yards, Ryan Smith, Libertyville vs. Oswego, Nov. 29, 2003
1 for 29 yds.), Kyle Skarb, Lake Zurich vs. Chicago (St. Rita), Nov. 25, 2006
CLASS 8A: 2 12 & 64, Goerge Kadlec, Lockport (Twp.) vs. Park Ridge (Maine South), Nov. 29, 2003
3 for 63, 10 & 12 yds.), Alex Dieckman, Naperville (North) vs. Carol Stream (Glenbard North), Nov. 24, 2007
2 (for 5 & 7 yards), Kent Hughes, Downers Grove (South) vs. Naperville (Central), Nov. 24, 2001
2 (for 16 & 40 yards), Tyke Spencer, Naperville (Central) vs. Downers Grove (South), Nov. 24, 2001
| Individual Kicking |
| Punts |
Most Punts, Individual, Game
PLAYOFF GAME
CLASS 1A: 10, Tyler Lundberg, Pecatonica vs. Galena, first round, Nov. 1, 2002 (22.9 average)9, Rich Whightsil, Atwood (A.-Hammond) vs. Martinsville, quarterfinals, Nov. 8, 1980
9, Sean Connor, Zeigler (Z.-Royalton) vs. Illiopolis, semifinals, Nov. 20, 1982
9, Erik Marshall, Durand vs. Arcola, title, Nov. 22, 1985
9, Jeff Squire, Carthage (Hancock Central) vs. Astoria, second round, Nov. 5, 1988
9, Casey Longnecker, Hardin (Calhoun) vs. Winchester, second round, Nov. 9, 1991
CLASS 2A: 9, Rich Fields, Gibson City vs. Paxton, preliminaries, Nov. 2, 1985 (245 yards)
9, Nathan Vandemyde, Morrison vs. Westville, Nov. 18, 2006 (35 yd., avg.)
CLASS 3A: 10, Chris Drake, Watseka vs. Herscher, first round, Nov. 1, 1989 (258 yards, 25.8 average)
CLASS 4A: 10, Dave Scuito, Lisle (Benet) vs. Calumet City (Thornton Fractional North), quarterfinals, Nov. 10, 1984 (25.6 average)
CLASS 5A: 11, David Kenebrew, Oak Lawn (Richards) vs. Wheaton (Central), quarterfinals, Nov. 16, 1991
CLASS 6A: 9, Jeff Peterson, Buffalo Grove vs. Chicago (Gordon Tech), quarterfinals, Nov. 8, 1980
9, Kevin Jennings, Chicago (Gordon Tech) vs. Buffalo Grove, quarterfinals, Nov. 8, 1980
CLASS 7A: 9, Andy Kungis, Chicago (Marist) vs. Chicago (St. Rita), second round, Nov. 6, 2005
CLASS 8A: 8, Andrew Weimer, Aurora (Waubonsie Valley) vs. Orland Park (Sandburg), second round, Nov. 2, 2001 (41.0 average)
8, Ron Newcomb, Chicago (Mt. Carmel) s. Frankfort (Lincoln-Way East), Nov. 18, 2006 (33.6 avg.)
TITLE GAME
CLASS 1A: 9, Erik Marshall, Durand vs. Arcola, Nov. 22, 1985 (9 for 29.1)CLASS 2A: 8, Jim Brummett, Gillespie, 1976
8, Keith Bradford, Casey (C.-Westfield), 1982
CLASS 3A: 7, John McLaughlin, LeRoy vs. Spring Valley (Hall), 2001 (7 for 25.7 avg.)
CLASS 4A: 9, Brian Jockisch, Peoria (H.S.) vs. Oak Lawn (Richards), Nov. 25, 1988
CLASS 5A: 8, Ed Sutter, Peoria (Richwoods), 1987
8, Jonathan Voss, Joliet (Catholic), 1987
CLASS 6A: 8, Antonio King, East St. Louis (Sr.), 1983
CLASS 7A: 6, Jim McLauchlan, Edwardsville vs. Mt. Prospect (Prospect), 2001 (6 for 31.3 avg.)
6, Ryan Mitz, Cary (C.-Grove) vs. Libertyville, 2004 (6 for 151 yds.)
6, Adam Simpson, Lake Zurich vs. Chicago (St. Rita), 2006 (6 for 29.3 avg.)
CLASS 8A: 6, Ron Newcomb, Chicago (Mt. Carmel), vs. Wheaton (W.Warrenville South), 2006 (6 for 35.0 avg.)
| Punting Yardage |
Longest Punt
PLAYOFF GAME
CLASS 1A: 81, Jim Braksick, Flanagan vs. Concord (Triopia), title, Nov. 22, 1974CLASS 2A: 80, Brian O'Toole, Richmond (R.-Burton) vs. Oregon, quarterfinals, Nov. 13, 1982
CLASS 3A: 76, Mike Thompson, Clifton (Central) vs. Kankakee (McNamara), first round, Nov. 4, 1987
CLASS 4A: 79, Joel Dodson, Pontiac vs. Washington, first round, Oct. 31, 1997
79, Jeff Bowling, Geneseo (Darnall) vs. Kankakee (McNamara), first round, Oct. 30, 1999
CLASS 5A: 86, Dwayne Ware, Bloomington (H.S.) vs. Richton Park (Rich South), quarterfinals, Nov. 14, 1987
CLASS 6A: 79, Jay Johnson, East St. Louis (Lincoln) vs. Danville (H.S.), prelims, Nov. 9, 1983
70, Connor Krisen, Joliet (Catholic) vs. Normal (Community,Nov. 17, 2007, fourth round
CLASS 7A: 63, Andy Wahl, Barrington vs. Gurnee (Warren), first round, Oct. 30, 2004
CLASS 8A: 69, Scott Secore, New Lenox (Lincoln-Way Central) vs. Bolingbrook, first round, Oct. 27, 2007
60, Tyler Knight, Park Ridge (Maine South) vs.Gurnee (Warren), second round, Nov. 5, 2005
TITLE GAME
CLASS 1A: 81, Jim Braksick, Flanagan vs. Concord (Triopia), Nov. 22, 1974CLASS 2A: 68, Tyler Catey, Aledo, 2004 (68 & 39 yds.)
65, Paul Sauer, Casey (C.-Westfield), 1985
CLASS 3A: 73, Ben Rouse, Coal City vs. Lombard (Montini), Nov. 26, 2004
CLASS 4A: 63, Levi Ashcraft, Newton vs. Addison (Driscoll), Nov. 25, 2005
61, Doug Rosenbaum, Normal (Community), 1974
61, Jeff Junker, Belleville (Althoff), 1980
CLASS 5A: 69, Bob Watson, Northbrook (Glenbrook North), 1974
CLASS 6A: 61, Dan Pohlman, Barrington vs. Wheaton (W.Warrenville South), 1998 (4 for 43.5 avg.)
CLASS 7A: 71, John McLauchlan, Edwardsville vs. Mt. Prospect (Prospect), 2001 (6 for 31.3 avg.)
CLASS 8A: 54, Steve Truty, Park Ridge (Maine South) vs. Lockport (Twp.), 2003 (2 for 54.0 avg.)
| Punting Average |
Highest Punting Average (yards per attempt), Individual, Game
PLAYOFF GAME
CLASS 1A: 61, Eric Schuler, Lexington vs. Galena, second round, Nov. 4, 2006 (1 punt)52.8, Mark Kaufman, Milledgeville vs. Freeport (Aquin), first round, Nov. 4, 1987 (4 punts)
CLASS 2A: 50.0, Troy Thames, Mackinaw (Deer Creek-M.) vs. Williamsville, first round, Nov. 2, 1988
CLASS 3A: 56.0, Jeff Stoneking, Sherrard vs. Monmouth (H.S.), second round, Nov. 3, 1990 (2 punts)
CLASS 4A: 53.6, Jeff Bowling, Geneseo (Darnall) vs. Kankakee (McNamara), first round, Oct. 30, 1999)
51.0, Lenny Turelli, Lake Forest (H.S.) vs. Joliet (Catholic), semifinals, Nov. 18, 1978 (3 punts)
CLASS 5A: 53.5, Richard Hersey, Elgin (H.S.) vs. Elk Grove Village (E.G.), preliminaries, Nov. 10, 1976 (2 punts)
CLASS 6A: 67.0, Shane McBride, Troy (Triad) vs.Bloomington (H.S), second round, Nov. 6, 2004 (1 punt)
CLASS 7A: 51.5, Brian Porter, Rolling Meadows vs. Elk Grove Village (E.G.), third round, Nov. 12, 2004 (2 punts)
CLASS 8A: 46.0, Sean Joyce, Naperville (Central) vs. Bolingbrook, first round, Oct. 29, 2004 (2 punts)
46.0, Andrew Churik, Naperville (Central) vs. Chicago (Mt. Carmel), third round, Nov. 11, 2006 (4 punts)
TITLE GAME
CLASS 1A: 45.0, John Wienke, Tuscola vs. Galena, Nov. 23, 2007 (2 punts)44.0, Troy Wright, Stockton, 1991 (2 punts)
CLASS 2A: 53.3, Tyler Catey, Aledo, 2004 (2 punts, 68 & 39 yds.)
CLASS 3A: 44.3, Brian Winters, Columbia vs. Plano, Nov. 23, 2007 (3 punts)
CLASS 4A: 49.0, Rick Albreskli, Addison (Driscoll) vs. Manlius (Bureau Valley), 2004 (1 punt)
42.3, Neal Revane, Lombard (Montini) vs. Coal City, Nov. 25, 2004 (3 punts)
CLASS 5A: 46.5, Jim Kasper, Darien (Hinsdale South) vs. Chicago (Mt. Carmel), Nov. 22, 1980 (4 punts)
CLASS 6A: 43.5, Dan Pohlman, Barrington vs. Wheaton (W. Warrenville South), 1998 (4 punts)
CLASS 7A: 33.8, Adam Simpson, Lake Zurich vs. Wheaton (W.-Warrenville South), 2007 (5 punts)
31.3, Jim McLauchlan, Edwardsville vs. Mt. Prospect (Prospect), 2001 (6 punts)
31.3, Matthew Murphy, Chicago (St. Rita) vs. Lake Zurich, 2006 (3 punts)
CLASS 8A: 48.0, Steve Truty, Park Ridge (Maine South) vs. Lockport (Twp.), 2003 (2 punts)
| Punts Returned |
Most Punts Returned, Individual, Game
PLAYOFF GAME
CLASS 1A: 7, Taylor Moore, Winnetka (North Shore Country Day) vs. Mooseheart, first round, Oct. 30, 1985 (7 for 175)CLASS 2A: 6, Mike Leli, Richmond (R.-Burton) vs. Burlington (Central), first round, Oct. 30, 1985 (5 yards)
CLASS 3A: 5, Rick Hinson, Mt. Carmel vs. Mt. Zion, preliminaries, Nov. 6, 1974 (60 yards)
5, Wayne Strader, Geneseo (Darnall) vs. Harvard, preliminaries, Nov. 5, 1975 (14 yards)
5, Tom Miller, Metamora vs. Kankakee (McNamara), quarterfinals, Nov. 8, 1975 (14 yards)
5, Kevin Baer, Metamora vs. Yorkville, preliminaries, Nov. 8, 1978 (2 yards)
5, Tim Marth, Lisle (Benet) vs. Aurora (Central Catholic), preliminaries, Nov. 7, 1979 (36 yards)
5, Tim Marth, Lisle (Benet) vs. Morris, quarterfinals, Nov. 10, 1979 (41 yards)
5, Doug Hamel, Princeton vs. Rock Island (Alleman), quarterfinal, Nov. 11, 1989
5, Robert Aurilio, Lombard (Montini) vs. Evergreen Park, first round, Oct. 28, 1995
5, John Gabriel, LaGrange Park (Nazareth) vs. Woodstock (Marian), first round, Oct. 31, 1998 (43 yds.)
CLASS 4A: 7, Jim Lugge, Belleville (Althoff) vs. O'Fallon, first round, Nov. 5, 1986 (23 yards)
CLASS 5A: 6, Steve Sand, Skokie (Niles North) vs. Park Ridge (Maine South), first round, Nov. 5, 1986 (37 yards)
6, Mike Seneker, Joliet (Catholic) vs. Lansing (Thornton Fractional South), quarterfinals, Nov. 14, 1987 (50 yards)
6, Wing, Wheaton (Central) vs. Villa Park (Willowbrook), quarterfinals, Nov. 10, 1990 (2 yards)
CLASS 6A: 6, Erick Amen, Oak Park (O.P.-River Forest) vs. Chicago (St. Rita), quarterfinals, Nov. 13, 1982 (32 yards)
6, Jeff Pietrzyk, Tinley Park (Andrew) vs. Chicago (Brother Rice), second round, Nov. 9, 1991 (48 yds.)
CLASS 7A: 3, Adam Jones, Edwardsville vs. Chicago (St. Rita), semifinal, Nov. 17, 2001 (22 yards)
3, Dan Pauls, Chicago (St. Rita) vs. Chicago (Marist), second round, Nov. 6, 2005
3, Sean Estand, Chicago (St. Rita) vs. Chicago (Marist), second round, Nov. 6, 2005
CLASS 8A: 4, Mike Barnhart, Chicago (Lane) vs. Gurnee (Warren), second round, Nov. 2, 20011 (52 yards)
TITLE GAME
CLASS 1A: 6, Jim Rowley, Monmouth (Yorkwood) vs. Maroa (M.-Forsyth), Nov. 25, 1983 (13 yards)CLASS 2A: 4, Jeff Dower, Stockton, 1978 (4 for 0 yards)
4, Jim Killoran, Bloomington (Central Catholic), 1982
CLASS 3A: 3, Lance Hofer, Geneseo (Darnall), 1977 (3 for 68)
3, Kelly O'Connor, Kankakee (McNamara), 1978 (3 for 0)
3, Gary Chinn, Kankakee (McNamara), 1981 (3 for 20)
3, Jack Wickenhauser, Alton (Marquette), 1982 (3 for 15)
3, Scott Farm, Monmouth (H.S.), 1983 (3 for 31)
CLASS 4A: 4, Sean Sterr, Joliet (Catholic), 1976 (4 for 16)
CLASS 5A: 5, Todd Fitzsimmons, Peoria (Richwoods), 1987
CLASS 6A: 3, Chris Smith, Addison (A. Trail), 1983
3, Michael Wilbourn, East St. Louis (Sr.), 1983
3, Kenney Freeman, Normal (Community) vs. Batavia, Nov. 25, 2006 (17 yds.)
CLASS 7A: 3, Caleb Bednarz, Wheaton (W.-Warrenville South) vs. Lake Zurich, Nov. 24, 2007 (3 for 18 yards)
CLASS 8A: 3, Dan Moore, Wheaton (W.-Warrenville South) vs. Chicago (Mt. Carmel), Nov. 25, 2006
3, Matt Ng, Carol Stream (Glenbard North) vs. Naperville (North), Nov. 24, 2007
| Punt Return Yardage |
Most Yards on Punt Returns, Individual, Game
PLAYOFF GAME
CLASS 1A: 178, Dave Livengood, Milledgeville vs. Freeport (Aquin), preliminaries, Nov. 11, 1981 (4 returns)CLASS 2A: 132, John Hunt, Alexis vs. Oneida (ROVA), preliminaries, Nov. 6, 1974 (5 returns)
CLASS 3A: 120, Craig Verucchi, Spring Valley (Hall) vs. Sherrard, quarterfinals, Nov. 16, 1991 (3 returns)
CLASS 4A: 279, Mike Murrie, Harrisburg vs. Mt. Carmel, preliminaries, Nov. 9, 1983 (6 returns)
CLASS 5A: 117, Dave Kooser, Wheaton (North) vs. Deerfield, quarterfinals, Nov. 15, 1986 (3 returns)
CLASS 6A: 132, Jim Heavey, Niles (Notre Dame) vs. Naperville (Central), preliminaries, Nov. 11, 1981 (2 returns)
CLASS 7A: 85, Kevin Czerwinski, St. Charles (North) vs. Northbrook (Glenbrook North), first round, Nov. 1, 2002
CLASS 8A: 52, Mike Barnhart, Chicago (Lane) vs. Gurnee (Warren), second round, Nov. 2, 2001
TITLE GAME
CLASS 1A: 157, Stan Walker, Hampshire vs. Concord (Triopia), Nov. 26, 1976 (2 returns)CLASS 2A: 85, Jim Killoran, Bloomington (Central Catholic), 1982 (4 returns)
CLASS 3A: 68, Wayne Strader, Geneseo (Darnall), 1976 (1 for 68)
68, Lance Hofer, Geneseo (Darnall), 1977 (3 for 68)
CLASS 4A: 65, Randy Clary, Geneseo (Darnall), 1982 (3 for 65)
CLASS 5A: 74, Jimmie Spraggins, Chicago (Robeson), 1982 (2 for 74)
CLASS 6A: 38, Lawrence Moore, East St. Louis (Sr.), 1985 (2 for 38)
CLASS 7A: 18, Caleb Bednarz, Wheaton (W.-Warrenville South) vs. Lake Zurich, 2007 (3 for 18)
CLASS 8A: 44, Dan Moore, Wheaton (W.-Warrenville South) vs. Chicago (Mt. Carmel), Nov. 25, 2006
Longest Punt Return
TITLE GAME
CLASS 1A: 95, Andrew Papoccia, Sterling (Newman) vs. Carthage, Nov. 27, 1998CLASS 2A: 80, Perry Jordan, Moweaqua (Central A&M) vs. St. Joseph (S.J.-Ogden), 1997
CLASS 3A: 68, Wayne Strader, Geneseo (Darnall), 1976
CLASS 4A: 68, John Newton, Oak Lawn (Richards), 1988
CLASS 5A: 68, Jimmie Spraggins, Chicago (Robeson), 1982
CLASS 6A: 42, Jon Brown, New Lenox (Providence) vs. Oak Lawn (Richards), 2001 (1 for 42 yds.)
CLASS 7A: 18, Caleb Bednarz, Wheaton (W. Warrenville South) vs. Lake Zurich, 2007 (3 for 18 yds.)
CLASS 8A: 30, Dan Moore, Wheaton (W.-Warrenville South) vs. Chicago (St. Carmel), 2006 (3 for 30 yds.)
| Touchdowns on Punt Returns |
Most Touchdowns on Punt Returns, Individual, Game
PLAYOFF GAME
CLASS 1A: 2 (for 79 & 78 yards), QB Stan Walker, Hampshire vs. Concord (Triopia), Nov. 26, 1976 title gameCLASS 2A: 1, many
CLASS 3A: 1, many
CLASS 4A: 1, many
CLASS 5A: 1, many
CLASS 6A: 1, many
CLASS 7A: 1, many
CLASS 8A: 1, many
TITLE GAME
CLASS 1A: 2 (for 79 & 78 yards), QB Stan Walker, Hampshire vs. Concord (Triopia), Nov. 26, 1976CLASS 2A: 1 (for 80 yards), Perry Jordan, Moweaqua (Central A&M) vs. St. Joseph (S.J.-Ogden), Nov. 28, 1997
1 (for 70 yards), Richard Bigham, Aledo vs. Taylor Ridge (Rockridge), 1998
CLASS 4A: 1, John Newton, Oak Lawn (Richards), 1988 (68 yards)
CLASS 5A: 1, Jimmie Spraggins, Chicago (Robeson), 1982
CLASS 7A: 1, Kevin Burns, Libertyville vs. Cary (C.-Grove), Nov. 27, 2004
Longest Punt Return for Touchdown
PLAYOFF GAME
CLASS 1A: 89, John Gehringer, Hampshire vs. Cambridge, quarterfinals, Nov. 13, 197684, Kody Smith, Arthur (A.-Lovington) vs. Carthage, second round, Nov. 4, 2006
CLASS 2A: 78, Clarence Flowers, Melrose Park (Walther Lutheran) vs. Port Byron (Riverdale), second round, Nov. 4, 2000
CLASS 3A: 81, Ryan Sjuts, St. Joseph (S.J.-Ogden) vs. Marshall, first round, Oct. 26, 2001
CLASS 4A: 90, Paul Jeffers, Rochester vs. Sandwich, first round, Nov. 2, 2002
CLASS 5A: 82, Jim Meyer, Elk Grove Village (E.G.) vs. Elgin (H.S.), preliminaries, Nov. 10, 1976
82, Rory Tharp, Normal (Community) vs. Belleville (West), preliminaries, Nov. 9, 1983
82, Matt Zedrow, Oswego vs. Cary (C.-Grove), second round, Nov. 7, 1997
CLASS 6A: 89, Chris Allen, St. Charles vs. Glen Ellyn (Glenbard West), first round, Nov. 3, 1993
89, Kevin Noel, Naperville (Central) vs. Orland Park (Sandburg), first round, Oct. 29, 1999
CLASS 7A: 85, Kevin Czerwinski, St. Charles (North) vs. Northbrook (Glenbrook North), first round, Nov. 1, 2002
CLASS 8A: 70, Pat Geary, Frankfort (Lincoln-Way East) vs. Chicago (Brother Rice), second round, Nov. 5, 2004
TITLE GAME
CLASS 1A: 95, Andrew Papoccia, Strerling (Newman) vs. Carthage, Nov. 27, 1998CLASS 2A: 80, Perry Jordan, Moweaqua (Central A&M) vs. St. Joseph (S.J.-Ogden), 1997
CLASS 3A: none to date
CLASS 4A: 68, Rich Albon, Oak Lawn (Richards), 1988
CLASS 5A: 68, Jimmie Spraggins, Chicago (Robeson), 1982
CLASS 6A: none to date
CLASS 7A: 1, Kevin Burns, Libertyville vs. Cary (C.-Grove), 2004 (rec. in end zone)
CLASS 8A: none to date
| Kickoffs Returned |
Most Kickoffs Returned, Individual, Game
PLAYOFF GAME
CLASS 1A: 7, Dustin Weber, Toulon (Stark County) vs. Lexington, first round, Oct. 27, 2006 (90 yds.)6, Mike Schmitz, Stronghurst (Southern) vs. Flanagan, quarterfinals, Nov. 9, 1974 (128 yards)
6, Tyler Sincock, Galena vs. South Beloit, second round, Nov. 9, 2002 (115 yds.)
CLASS 2A: 7, John Mika, Addison (Driscoll) vs. Momence, first round, Nov. 1, 1989 (86 yards)
7, Forrest Cox, Monticello vs. Taylor Ridge (Rockridge), second round, Nov. 7, 1998 (71 yds.)
CLASS 3A: 7, Scott Kaestner, Waterloo (H.S.) vs. Belleville (Althoff), first round, Nov. 1, 1989 (154 yards)
7, Jeremy Benesh, Oregon vs. Addison (Driscoll), first round, Oct. 30, 1999 (122 yds.)
CLASS 4A: 8, Kenny King, Park Forest (Rich East) vs. LaSalle (L.-Peru), preliminaries, Nov. 7, 1979 (146 yards)
CLASS 5A: 7, Greg Boitnott, Normal (Community) vs. Joliet (Catholic), second round, Nov. 9, 1991 (102 yds.)
CLASS 6A: 7, Derrick Brown, Naperville (North) vs. Carol Stream (Glenbard North), quarterfinals, Nov. 15, 1991 (88 yds.)
CLASS 7A: 4, Chris Byar, Elk Grove Village (E.G.) vs. Wilmette (Loyal), first round, Oct. 27, 2001 (87 yards)
4, Austin Hammer, St. Charles (North) vs. Chicago (St. Rita), secod round, Nov. 3, 2006 (59 yds.)
CLASS 8A: 6, Garrett Hibbler, Elgin (H.S.) vs. Lincolnshire (Stevenson), Nov. 26, 2001 (76 yards)
TITLE GAME
CLASS 1A: 4, Mark Bridges, Concord (Triopia), 1976 (4 for 45 yards)4, Rory Maynard, Hampshire, 1978 (4 for 59 yards)
4, Matt Bellini, Sterling (Newman), 1993 (4 for 33 yards)
4, Van Tripp, Arcola, 1995 (4 for 54 yards)
CLASS 2A: 4, Jim Nelson, Bloomington (Central Catholic), 1983 (76 yards)
4, Jason Franklin, St. Joseph (S.J.-Ogden), 1989 (50 yards)
CLASS 3A: 6, Rich Skiles, Taylor Ridge (Rockridge) vs. Kankakee (McNamara), Nov. 27, 1987 (198 yards)
CLASS 4A: 6, Dan Curran, Bloomington (Catholic) vs. Addson (Driscoll), 2007 (7 for 93 yds.)
CLASS 5A: 5, Jack Smith, Arlington Heights (Forest View), 1985 (5 for 96)
CLASS 6A: 6 (for 63 yards), Rory Lee, Harvey (Thornton) vs. East St. Louis (Sr.), Nov. 25, 1989
CLASS 7A: 3 (for 50 yards), Jeff Davis, Oswego vs. Libertyville, Nov. 29, 2003
CLASS 8A: 5 (for 76 yards), Jake Bachmeier. Park Ridge (Maine South) vs. Downers Grove (North), Nov. 27, 2004
| Kickoff Return Yardage |
Most Yards on Kickoff Returns, Individual, Game
PLAYOFF GAME
CLASS 1A: 143, Ryan Brown, Alexis vs. Carthage (Hancock Central), quarterfinals, Nov. 12, 1988 (3 returns)CLASS 2A: 201, Josh Glendenning, Stillman Valley vs. Melrose Park (Walther Lutheraan), Oct. 31, 1998 (5 returns)
155, Chris Ewing, Argenta (A.-Oreana) vs. Gillespie, second round, Nov. 3, 1991 (4 returns)
CLASS 3A: 154, Scott Kaestner, Waterloo (H.S.) vs. Belleville (Althoff), Nov. 1, 1989 (7 returns)
CLASS 4A: 279, Mike Murrie, Harrisburg vs. Mt. Carmel, preliminaries, Nov. 9, 1983 (6 returns)
CLASS 5A: 150, Scott Allen, Hinsdale (Central) vs. Chicago (Mt. Carmel), quarterfinals, Nov. 15, 1986 (3 returns)
CLASS 6A: 237, Alex Warner, Batavia vs. Geneva, Nov. 18, 2006 (5 returns)
133, Kurt Meissner, Villa Park (Willowbrook) vs. Aurora (East), Nov. 5, 1980 (3 returns)
CLASS 7A: 112, Tristen Burge, Romeoville vs. Mt. Prospect (Prospect), Oct. 26, 2001 (3 returns)
CLASS 8A: 88, Erick Newman, Downers Grove (South) vs. Palatine (Fremd), second round, Nov. 3, 2001 (3 returns)
TITLE GAME
CLASS 1A: 124, Gavin Kaiser, Galena vs. Tuscola, 207 (2 for 124, 1 td.)CLASS 2A: 76, Jim Nelson, Bloomington (Central Catholic), 1983 (4 returns)
CLASS 3A: 198, Rich Skiles, Taylor Ridge (Rockridge) vs. Kankakee (McNamara), Nov. 27, 1987 (6 returns)
CLASS 4A: 93, Blake Hudspeth, Breese (Mater Dei) vs. Addison (Driscoll), Nov. 24, 2006 (3 rerturns)
CLASS 5A: 111, Dave Kooser, Wheaton (North), 1986 (3 for 111)
CLASS 6A: 149, Tom Bart, Schaumburg vs. Naperville (Central), Nov. 27, 1999 (3 returns)
93, Dan Curran, Bloomington (Catholic) vs. Addison (Driscoll), Nov. 23, 2007
CLASS 7A: 120, Darieon Hood, Chicago (St. Rita) vs.Lake Zurich, Nov. 25, 2006 (2 returns)
CLASS 8A: 124, Matt Ng, Carol Stream (Glenbard North) vs. Naperville (North), Nov. 24, 2007 (4 ret.)
107, Jim O'Brien, Wheaton (W.-Warrenville South) vs. Chicago (Mt. Carmel), Nov. 25, 2006 (2 returns)
106, Adam Lave, Lockport (Twp) vs. Park Ridge (Maine South), Nov. 29, 2003 (4 returns)
Longest Kickoff Return
PLAYOFF GAME
CLASS 1A: 93, Don Prograis, Girard vs. Mt. Olive, second round, Nov. 3, 199093, Joey Pembrook, Greenfield vs. Arcola, semifinals, Nov. 18, 1995
93, Trenton Lovekamp, Concord (Triopia) vs. Arthur (A.-Lovington), quarterfinal, Nov. 15, 2003
91, Cole Cameron, Carthage vs. Arthur (A.-Lovington), second round, Nov. 4, 2006
90, Clint Klocke, Hardin (Calhoun) vs. Auburn, second round, Nov. 6, 2004
CLASS 2A: 99, Adam Patterson, New Berlin vs. Maroa (M.-Forsyth), quarterfinals. Nov. 13, 2004
95, Steve Amy, Taylor Ridge (Rockridge) vs. Stillman Valley, semifinals, Nov. 21, 1998
95, Collin Bushnell, Auburn vs. Alton (Marquette), first round, Oct. 26, 2007
CLASS 3A: 98, Don Rice, Carlinville vs. Alton (Marquette), preliminaries, Nov. 10, 1982
98, Jeff Bird, Spring Valley (Hall) vs. Fairbury (Prairie Central), first round, Nov. 4, 1987
98, Chaise Thomas, Spring Valley (Hall) vs. Wilmington, second round, Nov. 9, 2002
CLASS 4A: 99, Jim Smith, Kankakee (Westview) vs. Olympia Fields (Rich Central), preliminaries, Nov. 8, 1978
95, Levi Richards, Newton vs. Effingham, second round, Nov. 4, 2006
95, Eric Demmer, Oregon vs. Peotone, first round, Class 4A, Oct. 26, 2007
90, Jim Cradic, Harvard vs. Winnebago, first round, Oct. 26, 2007
CLASS 5A: 99, Howard Patton, Darien (Hinsdale South) vs. Joliet (Catholic), quarterfinals, Nov. 14, 1981
96, Keenan Gilpen, Springfield (Sacred Heart-Griffin) vs. Morton, second round, Nov. 5, 2005
95, Brian Lambert, Pontiac vs. Morton, first round, Oct. 28, 2005
CLASS 6A: 98, Chris Moore, East St. Louis (Sr.) vs. East Moline (United), first round, Nov. 1, 1989
98, Pat Adrien, Mundelein (Carmel) vs. Rockford (Boylan), second round, Nov. 3, 2001
98, Quinten Ponius, Rockford (Boylan) vs. Crystal Lake (Prairie Ridge), second round, Nov. 2, 2002
98, Lance Jones, Lansing (Thornton Fractional South) vs. Calume City (Thornton Fractional North), second round, Nov. 8, 2002
CLASS 7A: 90, Brandon Williams, Chicago (St. Rita) vs. Chicago (St. Rita), second round, Nov. 9, 2002
90, Pat Malek, St. Charles (North) vs. Rolling Meadows, first round, Oct. 29, 2004
CLASS 8A: 97, Mark Barnhart, Chicago (Lane) vs. Lincolnshire (Stevenson), second round, Nov. 9, 2002
97, Jeremy Rhodes, Chicago (Brother Rice) vs.Flossmor (Homewood-F.), Nov. 9, 2007
95, Carl Johnson, Lincolnshire (Stevenson) vs. Palatine (Fremd), first round, Oct. 30, 2004
95, William Moorehead, Chicago (Lane) vs. Lincolnshire (Stevenson), Oct. 27, 2006
TITLE GAME
CLASS 1A: 91, Gavin Kaiser, Galena vs. Tuscola, Nov. 23, 2007CLASS 2A: 44, Tom Rayhill, Decatur (St. Teresa), 1986
CLASS 3A: 92, Rich Skiles, Taylor Ridge (Rockridge) vs. Kankakee (McNamara), Nov. 27, 1987
CLASS 4A: 90, Brian Wise, Tinley Park (H.S.), 1986
CLASS 5A: 88, Mario Johnson, Charleston vs. Marion, Nov. 10, 2007
84, Dave Kooser, Wheaton (North), 1986
CLASS 6A: 97, Jordan Farrell, New Lenox (Providence) vs. Bloomington (H.S.), Nov. 27, 2004
CLASS 7A: 93, Darieon Hood. Chicago (St. Rita) vs. Lake Zurich, Nov. 25, 2006
CLASS 8A: 96, Jim O'Brien, Wheaton (W.-Warrenville South) vs. Chicago (Mt. Carmel), Nov. 25, 2006
88, Matt Ng, Carol Stream (Glenbard North) vs. Naperville (North), Nov. 24, 2007
| Touchdowns on Kickoff Returns |
Most Touchdowns on Kickoff Returns, Individual, Game
PLAYOFF GAME
CLASS 1A: 1, manyCLASS 2A: 1, many
CLASS 3A: 1, many
CLASS 4A: 1, many
CLASS 5A: 2, Bobby Buchannon, Joliet (Catholic) vs. Richton Park (Rich South), Nov. 7, 2003
CLASS 6A: 1, many
CLASS 7A: 1, many
CLASS 8A: 1, many
TITLE GAME
CLASS 1A: 1, Ryan Becker, Hardin (Calhoun) vs. Sterling (Newman), Nov. 26, 1993 (71)1, Gavin Kaiser, Galena vs. Tuscola, Nov. 23, 2007 (91 yds.)
CLASS 3A: 1, Rich Skiles, Taylor Ridge (Rockridge) vs. Kankakee (McNamara), Nov. 27, 1987
1, Braden Jones, Harrisburg vs. Oregon, Nov. 24, 2000 (84)
CLASS 4A: 1, Brian Wise, Tinley Park (H.S.) vs. Rock Island (Alleman), Nov. 28, 1986 (90)
CLASS 5A: 1, Dave Kooser, Wheaton (North) vs. Chicago (Mt. Carmel), Nov. 29, 1986 (84)
CLASS 6A: 1, Mike Serio, Mundelein (Carmel) vs. Bloomington (H.S.), Nov. 29, 2003 (91 yds.)
1, Jordan Farrell, New Lenox (Providence) vs. Bloomington (H.S.), Nov. 27, 2004 (97 yds.)
CLASS 7A: 1, Darieon Hood, Chicago (St. Rita) vs. Lake Zurich, Nov. 25, 2006 (93 yds.)
CLASS 8A: 1, Jim O'Brien, Wheaton (W.-Warrenville South) vs. Chicago (Mt. Carmel), Nov. 25, 2006
1, Alex Dieckman, Naperville (North) vs. Carol Stream (Glenbard North), Nov. 24, 2007 (46 yds.)
1, Jordan Tassio, Naperville (North) vs. Carol Stream (Glenbard North), Nov. 24, 2007 (50 yds.)
1, Matt Ng, Carol Stream (Glenbard North) vs. Naperville (North), Nov. 24, 2007 (88 yds.)
Longest Kickoff Return for Touchdown
PLAYOFF GAME
CLASS 1A: 93, Don Prograis, Girard vs. Mt. Olive, second round, Nov. 3, 199093, Joey Pembrook, Greenfield vs. Arcola, semifinals, Nov. 18, 1995
CLASS 2A: 95, Steve Amy, Taylor Ridge (Rockridge) vs. Stillman Valley, semifinals, Nov. 21, 1998
92, Tim Zuck, Abingdon vs. Princeville, first round, Oct. 30, 1985
CLASS 3A: 98, Don Rice, Carlinville vs. Alton (Marquette), preliminaries, Nov. 10, 1982
98, Jeff Bird, Spring Valley (Hall) vs. Fairbury (Prairie Central), first round, Nov. 4, 1987
CLASS 4A: 99, Jim Smith, Kankakee (Westview) vs. Olympia Fields (Rich Central), preliminaries, Nov. 8, 1978
95, Levi Richards, Newton vs. Effingham, second round, Nov. 4, 2006
CLASS 5A: 99, Howard Patton, Darien (Hinsdale South) vs. Joliet (Catholic), quarterfinals, Nov. 14, 1981
91, Jacob Kuban, Geneseo vs. LaGrange Park (Nazareth Academy), second, Nov. 3, 2007
CLASS 6A: 98, Chris Moore, East St. Louis (Sr.) vs. East Moline (United), first round, Nov. 1, 1989
CLASS 7A: 85, Milan Woodward, Edwardsville vs. Lake Forest, first round, Oct. 27, 2001
CLASS 8A: 90, Evan Shy, Hoffman Estates (Conant) vs. Bartlett, first round, Oct. 31, 2003
TITLE GAME
CLASS 1A: 91, Gavin Kaiser, Galena vs. Tuscola, Nov. 23, 2007CLASS 2A: 26, Jasaon Kenyon, Stillman Valley vs. Tolono (Unity), Nov. 24, 2000
26, Peter Burgess, Tolono (Unity) vs. Stillman Valley, Nov. 24, 2000
CLASS 3A: 92, Rich Skiles, Taylor Ridge (Rockridge) vs. Kankakee (McNamara), Nov. 27, 1987
CLASS 4A: 90, Brian Wise, Tinley Park (H.S.), 1986
CLASS 5A: 84, Dave Kooser, Wheaton (North), 1986
CLASS 6A: 97, Jordan Farrell, New Lenox (Providence) vs. Bloomington (H.S.), Nov. 27, 2004
CLASS 7A: 93, Darieon Hood, Chicago (St. Rita) vs. Lake Zurich, Nov. 25. 2006
CLASS 8A: 96, Jim O'Brien, Wheaton (W.-Warrenville South) vs. Chicago (Mt. Carmel), Nov. 25, 2006
| Individual Defense |
| Interceptions |
Most Passes Interecepted, Individual, Game
PLAYOFF GAME
CLASS 1A: 4, Ryan Cox, Rossville (R.-Alvin) vs. Bement, second round, Nov. 4, 1989 (75 yards)CLASS 2A: 4, Rob Neirynck, Bloomington (Central Catholic) vs. Villa Grove, preliminaries, Nov. 9, 1983 (41 yards)
4, Sean Knox, White Hall (North Greene) vs. Rushville, first round, Nov. 1, 2003
4, Jordan Edwards, Sterling (Newman) vs. Lanark (L.-Eastland-Pearl City), quarterfinals, Nov. 13, 2004
CLASS 3A: 3, Rollie Thomas, Quincy (Catholic Boys) vs. Taylorville, preliminaries, Nov. 6, 1974 (33 yards)
3, Tom Miller, Metamora vs. East St. Louis (Lincoln), semifinals, Nov. 15, 1975 (28 yards)
3, Bill Vinyard, Roxana vs. Charleston, preliminaries, Nov. 10, 1976 (43 yards)
3, John Marquis, Stanford (Olympia) vs. Dunlap, first round, Nov. 5, 1986 (3 for 10 yards)
3, Jim Wolak, Lombard (Montini) vs. Addison (Driscoll), second round, Nov. 6, 1993
3, John Norris, Evergreen Park vs. Harvard, first round, Oct. 29, 1994
CLASS 4A: 5, Bob Westerkamp, Lombard (Montini) vs. Olympia Fields (Rich Central), quarterfinals, Nov. 13, 1982 (79 yards)
CLASS 5A: 3, Brian Finn, Chicago (Mt. Carmel) vs. Rockford (Guilford), semifinals, Nov. 20, 1982 (14 yards)
3, Lemont Williams, Peoria (Richwoods) vs. Normal (Community), second round, Nov. 8, 1986 (84 yards)
3, Jess Brown, Peoria (Richwoods) vs. Bloomington (H.S.), first round, Nov. 2, 1988 (28 yards)
3, Jeremy Wilmot, Gurnee (Warren) vs. Deerfield, second round, Nov. 9, 1991 (10 yards)
3, Quinn Walsh, New Lenox (Providence) vs. Palatine (H.S.), Nov. 26, 1994 (16 yards)
3, Kyle Hudson, Mattoon vs. Highland, third round, Nov. 15, 2003
3, Michael Panno, Pontiac vs. Jacksonville (H.S.), first round, Oct. 27, 2007
3, Michael Panno, Pontiac vs. Normal (University), second round, Nov. 3, 2007
CLASS 6A: 5, Nathan Amidon, Downers Grove (North) vs. Maywood (Proviso East), second round, Nov. 7, 1998
CLASS 7A: 3, Andy Lange, Rolling Meadows vs. Chicago (St. Patrick), second round, Nov. 5, 2004
CLASS 8A: 3, Rob Anderson, Hinsdale (Central) vs. Naperville (North), first round, Oct. 26, 2001
3, Brandon Feely, Lockport (Twp.) vs. New Lenox (Lincoln-Way Central), first round, Oct. 31, 2003
3, Colin Luczynski, Frankfort (Lincoln-Way East) vs. Lockport (Twp.), first round, Oct. 29, 2004
TITLE GAME
CLASS 1A: 3, Jeff Moore, Arcola vs. Hampshire, Nov. 24, 1978 (63 yards)CLASS 2A: 2, Joe Moody, Decatur (St. Teresa), 1979 (2 for 10)
2, Tim Parr, Danville (Schlarman), 1980 (2 for 0)
2, Jim Bishop, Danville (Schlarman), 1981 (2 for 4)
2, Kent Brown, Aledo vs. Taylor Ridge (Rockridge), 1998
2, Brock Adolphson, Aledo vs. Moweaqua (Central A&M), 2001 (31 yards)
CLASS 3A: 2, Jeff Thompson, Morris, 1980
2, Mike O'Connor, Kankakee (McNamara), 1982
2, Jason Karnes, DuQuoin, 1992
2, Ben Rouse, Coal City vs. Lombard (Montini), Nov. 26, 2004
CLASS 4A: 2, Randy Clary, Geneseo (Darnall), 1982 (2 for 23)
2, Greg Bradshaw, Woodstock (H.S.), 1983 (2 for 12)
2, Scott Foster, Washington, 1985 (2 for 15)
2, John Newton, Oak Lawn (Richards), 1988 (2 for 119)
2, Mike Wright, Morris, 1989 (2 for 82)
2, Greg Keigher, New Lenox (Providence), 1991 (2 for 57)
2, Dane Shaw, Oswego, 1992 (2 for 10)
2, Brett Delinski, Metamora, 1997 (2 for 14)
2, Greg Turner, Addison (Driscoll) vs. Fairbury (Prairie Central), Nov. 28, 2003 (55 yds.)
2, David Schwabe, Addison (Driscoll) vs. Blooomington (Catholic), Nov. 23, 2007
CLASS 5A: 3, Quinn Walsh, New Lenox (Providence), 1994 (3 for 16 yds.)
CLASS 6A: 3, Matt Gannon, New Lenox (Providence) vs. Oak Lawn (Richards), 2001 (89 yards)
CLASS 7A: 1, Milan Woodard, Edwardsville vs. Mt. Prospect (Prospect), 2001 (25 yards)
1, Scott Sprague, Mt. Prospect (Prospect) vs. Edwardsville, 2001 (7 yards)
1, Matt Jernstad, Oswego vs. Libertyville, 2003 (12 yds.)
1, Tom Sitz, Libertyville vs. Oswego, 2003 (30 yds.)
1, Kenneth Stokolsa, Chicago (St. Rita) vs. Lake Zurich, Nov. 25, 2006
1, Kevin Johnson, Lake Zurich vs. Wheaton (W.-Warrenville South), 2007 (10 yds.)
1, Michael Dietrich, Lake Zurich vs. Wheaton (W.-Warrenville South), 2007 (7 yds.)
CLASS 8A: 2, Rob Weber, Lockport (Twp.) vs. Park Ridge (Maine South), 2003 (minus 40 yards)
Most Yards on Pass Returns, Individual, Game
PLAYOFF GAME
CLASS 1A: 100, Bret Smith, Monmouth (Warren) vs. Freeport (Aquin), quarterfinals, Oct. 30, 1999CLASS 2A: 98, George Schwamberger, Amboy vs. Genoa (G.-Kingston), quarterfinals, Nov. 8, 1980
CLASS 3A: 81, Scott Baxter, DuQuoin vs. Knoxville, semifinals, Nov. 19, 1988 (2 returns)
CLASS 4A: 124, Pat Vance, Pontiac vs. Washington, first round, Oct. 31, 1997 (3 returns)
CLASS 5A: 97, Mike Chillo, Chicago (Fenwick) vs. Crystal Lake (South), first round, Oct. 28, 1995 (1 return)
76, Zach Thetard , Morris vs. Burlington (Central), first round, Oct. 26, 2007
CLASS 6A: 104, Matt Quinn, Chicago (Marist) vs. Burbank (St. Laurence), quarterfinals, Nov. 15, 1986 (1 return)
CLASS 7A: 49, Christopher Patterson, Chicago (Hubbard) vs. Chicago (Young), first round, Nov. 1, 2002
CLASS 8A: 97, Spencer Jensen, Lockport (Twp.) vs. Downers Grove (South), third round, Nov. 16, 2002
TITLE GAME
CLASS 1A: 63, Jeff Moore, Arcola, 1978 (3 for 63 yards)CLASS 2A: 75, Jon Brooks, Moweaqua (Central A&M), 1995 (1 for 75)
CLASS 3A: 63, Jeremy Cannon, Plano vs. Columbia, Nov. 23, 2007 (1 return)
CLASS 4A: 119, John Newton, Oak Lawn (Richards) vs. Peoria (H.S.), Nov. 25, 1988 (2 returns)
CLASS 5A: 53, Jim Stadler, Deerfield, 1981 (1 for 53)
CLASS 6A: 89, Matt Gannon, New Lenox (Providence) vs. Oak Lawn (Richards), 2001 (3 returns)
CLASS 7A: 30, Tom Sitz, Libertyville vs. Oswego, 2003 (1 return)
CLASS 8A: 90, Mike Tokarski, Downers Grove North) vs. Park Ridge (Maine (South), 2004 (1 return)
Longest Interception Return
TITLE GAME
CLASS 1A: 41, Judd Pulley, Orangeville, 1989CLASS 2A: 75, Jon Brooks, Moweaqua (Central A&M), 1995
CLASS 3A: 63, Jeremy Cannon, Plano vs. Columbia, Nov. 23, 2007
41, Pat Kelly, Lombard (Montini vs. Coal City), Nov. 26, 2004
CLASS 4A: 85, John Newton, Oak Lawn (Richards) vs. Peoria (H.S.), Nov. 25, 1988
CLASS 5A: 53, Jim Stadler, Deerfield, 1981
CLASS 6A: 79, Lavent Blaylock, East St. Louis (Sr.), 1984
CLASS 7A: 25, Milan Woodard, Edwardsville vs. Mt. Prospect (Prospect), 2001
CLASS 8A: 90, Mike Tokarski, Downers Grove (North) vs. Park Ridge (Maine South), Nov. 27, 2004
Most Touchdowns on Interception Returns, Individual, Game
PLAYOFF GAME
CLASS 1A: 1, manyCLASS 2A: 1, many
CLASS 3A: 1, many
CLASS 4A: 1, many
CLASS 5A: 1, many
CLASS 6A: 1, many
CLASS 7A: 1, many
CLASS 8A: 1, many
TITLE GAME
CLASS 1A: 1, Judd Pulley, Orangeville, 19891, Shad Burris, Hardin (Calhoun) vs. Poplar Grove (North Boone), Nov 27, 1992
1, Ken Crossman, Arthur ((A.-Lovington) vs. Concord (Triopia), quarterfinal. Nov. 15, 2003
CLASS 2A: 1, Jeremy Cruthis, Fulton vs. Greenfield, Nov. 29, 1991
1, Jon Brooks, Moweaqua (Central A&M) vs. Hampshire, Nov. 24, 1995
CLASS 3A: 1, Jeremy Cannon, Plano vs. Columbia, Nov. 23, 2007
CLASS 4A: 1, Curt Pourchot, Woodstock (H.S.) vs. Washington, Nov. 26, 1983
1, John Newton, Oak Lawn (Richards) vs. Peoria (H.S.), Nov. 25, 1988
1, Greg Turner, Addison (Driscoll) vs. Fairbury (Prairie Central), Nov. 28, 2003 (19 yds.)
1, Dave Schwabe, Addison (Driscoll) vs. Bloomington (Catholic), Nov. 23, 2007 (45 yds.)
CLASS 5A: 1, Jim Stadler, Deerfield vs. Joliet (Catholic), Nov. 27, 1981
CLASS 6A: 1, Cam McIntosh, Normal (Community) vs. Batavia, Nov.25, 2006 (41 yds.)
1, Eric Tarvin, Chicago (Brother Rice) vs. Burbank (Reavis), Nov. 27, 1981
1, Lavent Blaylock, East St. Louis (Sr.) vs. Downers Grove (South), Nov. 23, 1984
1, Arthur Sargent, East St. Louis (Sr.) vs. Chicago (Brother Rice), Nov. 23, 1985
1, Kyle Johnson, Harvey (Thornton) vs. Downers Grove (North), Nov. 24, 1990
CLASS 7A: none to date
CLASS 8A: 1, Mike Tokarski, Downers Grove (North) vs. Park Ridge (Maine South), Nov. 27, 2004
Longest Interception Return for Touchdown
PLAYOFF GAME
CLASS 1A: 100, Brett Smith, Monmouth (Warren) vs. Freeport (Aquin), Oct. 30, 199999, Joe Vandevennter, Tuscola vs. Lexington, second round, Nov. 5, 2005
CLASS 2A: 101, Justin Dickey, Sesser (S.-Valier) vs. Tuscola, second round, Nov. 6, 1980
CLASS 3A: 103, Chris Dockery, Lisle (Sr.) vs. Addison (Driscoll), first round, Nov. 6, 1991
CLASS 4A: 104, Jim Kelly, Elmwood Park vs. Riverside (R.-Brookfield), preliminaries, Nov. 2, 1985
101, David Schwabe, Addison (Driscoll) vs. Chillicothe (Illinois Valley Central), Nov. 3, 2007 (second round)
101, David Schwabe, Addison (Driscoll) vs. Chillicothe (Illinois Valley Central), Nov. 3, 2007 (second round)
CLASS 5A: 102, Adam Mock, Mattoon vs. Jerseyville, first round, Nov. 1, 2003
97, Mike Chillo, Chicago (Fenwick) vs. Crystal Lake (South), first round, Oct. 28, 1995
CLASS 6A: 104, Matt Quinn, Chicago (Marist) vs. Burbank (St. Laurence), quarterfinals, Nov. 15, 1986
CLASS 7A: 100, Kevin Johnson, Lake Zurich vs. Deerfield, second round, 2006
80, Josh Cooper, Bolingbrook vs. Bradley (B.-Bourbonnais), first round round, Nov. 1, 2003
CLASS 8A: 97, Spencer Jensen, Lockport (Twp.) vs. Downers Grove (South), third round, Nov. 16, 2002
95, Alex Mau, Frankfort (Lincoln-Way East) vs. New Lenox (Lincoln-Way Central), second round, Nov. 5, 2005
92, Kenny Bell, Bolingbrook vs. Frankfort (Lincoln-Way East), third round, Nov. 1, 2006
TITLE GAME
CLASS 1A: 41, Judd Pulley, Orangeville, 1989CLASS 2A: 75, Jon Brooks, Moweaqua (Central A&M) vs. Hampshire, 1995
CLASS 3A: 63, Jeremy Cannon, Plano vs. Columbia, Nov. 23, 2007
CLASS 4A: 85, John Newton, Oak Lawn (Richards) vs. Peoria (H.S.), Nov. 25, 1988
CLASS 5A: 67, John Brown, Rockford (East), 1985
CLASS 6A: 79, Lavent Blaylock, East St. Louis (Sr.), 1984
CLASS 7A: none to date
CLASS 8A: 90, Mike Tokarski, Downers Grove (North) vs. Park Ridge (Maine South), Nov. 27, 2004
| Fumbles Recovered |
Most Fumbles Recovered, Individual, Game
TITLE GAME
CLASS 1A: 2, Pete Knishka, Freeport (Aquin), 1986 (7 yards)2, Chad Dorothy, Carthage (Hancock Central), 1988 (3 yards)
2, Jason Eisfelder, Carthage (Hancock Central), 1988 (6 yards)
2, Warren Clayburn, Carthage (Hancock Central), 1988 (2 yards)
CLASS 2A: 3, John Truelove, Casey (C.-Westfield) vs. Woodstock (Marian), 1985 (2 yards)
CLASS 3A: 3, Carl White, Geneseo (Darnall) vs. Metamora, Nov. 25, 1977 (0 yards)
3, Joel Pollisard, Kankakee (McNamara) vs. Taylor Ridge (Rockridge), Nov. 27, 1987
CLASS 4A: 2, Damon Robinson, Roxana, 1987
2, Gregg Braun, New Lenox (Providence) vs. Metamora, 1997
CLASS 5A: 2, Andy Cvengos, Glen Ellyn (Glenbard West), 1976 (2 for 0)
2, Jim Harper, Deerfield, 1977 (2 for 0)
CLASS 6A: 3 (for 8 yards), Robert Opalacz, Chicago (Brother Rice) vs. Burbank (Reavis), Nov. 27, 1981
CLASS 7A: 2, Dan Kalcsics, Lake Zurich vs. Wheaton (W.-Warrenvile South), 2007
1 (for 1 yard), Brian Lett, Mt. Prospect (Prospect) vs. Edwardsville, 2001
1 (for 2 yards), Chris Bergner, Mt. Prospect (Prospect) vs. Edwardsville, 2001
CLASS 8A: 1 (for 7 yds.), Mike Labus, Park Ridge (Maine South) vs. Lockport (Twp.), 2003
1 for -3 yards), Victor Alvarez, Chicago (Mt. Carmel) vs. Wheaton (W.-Warrenville South), 2006
1 (0 yds.), Nick Mlady, Naperville (North) vs. Carol Stream (Glenbard North), 2007
1 (0 yds.), Patrick Waite, Carol Stream (Glenbard North) vs. Naperville (North), 2007
Most Yards on Fumble Returns, Individual, Game
TITLE GAME
CLASS 1A: 65, Jared Fleege, Galena vs. LeRoy, 2003 (1 return)CLASS 2A: 30, Kyle Tutt, Gilman (Iroquois West) vs. Carthage, 2003 (1 return)
CLASS 3A: 72, Doug Neff, Metamora vs. Geneseo (Darnall), Nov. 26, 1976 (1 return)
CLASS 4A: 13, Greg Baxa, Springfield (Griffin), 1975 (1 return)
13, Gregg Braun, New Lenox (Providence) vs. Metamora, 1997
CLASS 5A: 67, Chuck Burau, Glen Ellyn (Glenbard West), 1976
CLASS 6A: 49, Martin Calkins, Chicago (Gordon Tech), 1980
CLASS 7A: 2, Chris Bergner, Mt. Prospect (Prospect) vs. Edwardsville, 2001
CLASS 8A: 7 (1 return), Mike Labus, Park Ridge (Maine South) vs. Lockport (Twp.), 2003
Longest Fumble Return
TITLE GAME
CLASS 1A: 65, Jared Fleege, Galena vs. LeRoy, 2003CLASS 2A: 30, Kyle Tutt, Gilman (Iroquois West) vs. Carthage, 2003
CLASS 3A: 72, Doug Neff, Metamora vs. Geneseo (Darnall), Nov. 26, 1976
CLASS 4A: 13, Greg Baxa, Springfield (Griffin), 1975
CLASS 5A: 67, Chuck Burau, Glen Ellyn (Glenbard West), 1976
CLASS 6A: 49, Martin Calkins, Chicago (Gordon Tech), 1980
CLASS 7A: 1, Dan Kalcsics, Lake Zurich vs. Wheaton (W.-Warrenville South), 2007
CLASS 8A: 7, Mike Labus, Park Ridge (Maine South) vs. Lockport (Twp.), 2003
Most Touchdowns on Fumble Returns, Individual, Game
PLAYOFF GAME
CLASS 1A: 1, manyCLASS 2A: 1, many
CLASS 3A: 1, many
CLASS 4A: 1, many
CLASS 5A: 1, many
CLASS 6A: 1, many
CLASS 7A: 1, many
CLASS 8A: 1, many
TITLE GAME
CLASS 1A: 1 for 51 yds., Brian Little, South Beloit vs. El Paso, 2002CLASS 2A: 1 (for 15 yards), Andy Brock, Hampshire vs. Moweaqua (Central A&M), Nov. 24, 1995
1 for 30 yds., Kyle Tutt, Gilman (Iroquois West) vs. Carthage, Nov. 28, 2003
CLASS 3A: 1 (for 72 yards), Doug Neff, Metamora vs. Geneseo (Darnall), Nov. 26, 1976
1 (for 35 yards), Frank Pulliam, Pontiac vs. Waterloo (H.S.), Nov. 26, 1993
CLASS 5A: 1 (for 67 yards), Chuck Burau, Glen Ellyn (Glenbard West) vs. Burbank (St. Laurence), Nov. 27, 1976
1 (for 0 yards), Kevin Basic, Burbank (St. Laurence) vs. Glen Ellyn (Glenbard West), Nov. 27, 1976
1 (for 0 yards), Chris Jeske, Joliet (Catholic) vs. Morris, Nov. 27, 2004
CLASS 6A: 1, Martin Calkins, Chicago (Gordon Tech) vs. Burbank (Reavis), Nov. 22, 1980
1, Robert Opalacz, Chicago (Brother Rice) vs. Burbank (Reavis), Nov. 27, 1981
1 (for 46 yards), Michael Wilbourn, East St. Louis (Sr.) vs. Addison (A. Trail), Nov. 25, 1983
1, Chuck Marthaler (for 43 yards), New Lenox (Lincoln-Way) vs. Addison (A. Trail), Nov. 29,1997
CLASS 7A: none to date
CLASS 8A: none to date
Longest Fumble Return for Touchdown
PLAYOFF GAME
CLASS 1A: 94, Troy Adleman, Stockton vs. Milledgeville, first round, Oct. 31, 199079, Travis Surma, Tuscola vs. Concord (Triopia), second round, Nov. 3, 2007
CLASS 2A: 102, Kyle Deeder, Winchester (West Central) vs. Carthage, second round, Nov. 9, 2002
80, Ron Knuth, Paxton vs. LeRoy, preliminaries, Nov. 7, 1984
CLASS 3A: 87, Pat Petty, Pittsfield vs. Monmouth (H.S.), preliminaries, Nov. 10, 1982
CLASS 4A: 75, Loren Cook, Murphysboro vs. Salem, first round, Nov. 2, 1988
70, Bobby Selzer, Bloomington (Central Catholic) vs. Stillman Valley, Oct. 28, 2006
CLASS 5A: 100, Chris Roneyy, Kankakee (McNamara) vs. Springfield (Sacred Heart-Griffin), third round, Nov. 11, 2005
80, Nick Kendzora, Lemont vs. Rochelle, second round, Nov. 5, 2005
CLASS 6A: 90, Gary Wojdyla, Villa Park (Willowbrook) vs. New Lenox (Lincoln-Way), first round, Oct. 29, 1999
83, Andrew Gordon, Naperville (North) vs. Gurnee (Warren), second round, Nov. 3, 2000
CLASS 7A: 75, Chicago (Morgan Park) vs. Belvidere, first round, Oct. 26, 2001
CLASS 8A: 99, Geno Luscalzo, Barrington vs. Park Ridge (Maine South), second round, 2006
96, Kyle Schwetz, Carol Stream (Glebard North) vs. Chicago (Mt. Carrmel), Nov. 17, 2007 (semifinals)
TITLE GAME
CLASS 1A: 51 yards, Brian Little, South Beloit vs. El Paso, 2002CLASS 2A: 30 yards, Kyle Tutt, Gilman (Iroquois West) vs. Carthage, Nov. 28, 2003
CLASS 3A: 72 yards, Doug Neff, Metamora vs. Geneseo (Darnall), Nov. 26, 1976
CLASS 5A: 67 yards, Chuck Burau, Glen Ellyn (Glenbard West), 1976
CLASS 6A: 49 yards, Martin Calkins, Chicago (Gordon Tech), 1980
| Sacks |
Most Sacks, Individual, Game
TITLE GAME
CLASS 1A: 3, Troy Sylvester, Arcola, 1988 (15 yards)CLASS 2A: 3, David Soch, Bloomington (Central Catholic), 1983 (30 yards)
3, Tony Albiero, Amboy, 1984 (10 yards)
3, Brandt Bennett, Stillman Valley vs. Macon (Meridian), Nov. 26, 1999
CLASS 3A: 1, 31 different players thru 2006
CLASS 4A: 3, Jeremiah Shoemaker, Geneseo (Darnall), 1993 (29 yards)
CLASS 5A: 2, Jonathon Boyd, Chicago (Mt. Carmel), vs. Park Ridge (Maine South) 1995 (13 yards)
2, Matt Doyle, Joliet (Catholic) vs. Chicago (Mt. Carmel), 1996
CLASS 6A: 4, Jon Gustaffson, Buffalo Grove, 1986 (4 for 22)
CLASS 7A: 1, by many
CLASS 8A: 1, by many
Most Yards on Sacks, Individual, Game
TITLE GAME
CLASS 1A: 28, Michael Magill, Jacksonville (Routt), 1984 (2 sacks)CLASS 2A: 30, David Soch, Bloomington (Central Catholic) vs. Woodstock (Marian), Nov. 25, 1983 (3 sacks)
CLASS 3A: 19, Mike Nickosin, Nashville vs. Maple Park (Kaneland), 1998 (1 sack)
CLASS 4A: 29, Jeremiah Shoemaker, Geneseo (Darnall), 1993 (3 sacks)
CLASS 5A: 21, Matt Matichak, Joliet (Catholic) vs. Morris, 2001 (2 sacks)
CLASS 6A: 22, Jon Gustaffson, Buffalo Grove, 1986 (4 for 22)
CLASS 7A: 9, Jeff Fontana, Libertyville vs. Oswego, 2003 (1 sack)
CLASS 8A: 10, Brian Lagiglia, Lockport (Twp.) vs. Park Ridge (Maine South), 2003 (1 sack)
10, Dan Dierking, Wheaton (W.-Warrenville South) vs. Chicago (Mt. Carmel), 2006 (1 sack)
| Tackles |
Most Total Tackles, Individual, Game
TITLE GAME
CLASS 1A: 20, Mark Monahan, Arcola vs. Stockton Nov. 29, 1991 (10 solo, 10 assists)CLASS 2A: 21, Jason Trotter, Macon (Meridian) vs. Stillman Valley, Nov. 26, 1999
20, John Krause, Stockton vs. Mahomet (M.-Seymour), Nov. 25, 1977 (9 solo, 11 assists)
CLASS 3A: 24, Tom Kearney, Rock Island (Alleman) vs. Belleville (Althoff), Nov. 23, 1990 (15 solo, 9 assists)
CLASS 4A: 19, Mike Freeman, Addison (Driscoll) vs. Mt. Carmel, Nov. 23, 2001 (4 Solo, 15 Assists)
CLASS 5A: 19, Ron Barr, Belvidere, 1993 (14 solo, 5 assists)
CLASS 6A: 16, James O'Conner, Wilmette (Loyola), 1992
CLASS 7A: 12, Nick Spizzirri, Mt. Prospect (Prospect) vs. Edwardsville, 2001 (6 solo, 6 assists)
CLASS 8A: 18, Mike Lucas, Naperville (Central) vs. Downers Grove (South), 2001 (10 solo, 8 assists)
Most Solo Tackles, Individual, Game
TITLE GAME
CLASS 1A: 16, Chad Wienen, Galena vs. LeRoy, 2003CLASS 2A: 16, Graham Bostick, Gilman (Iroquois) vs. Carthage, 2003
CLASS 3A: 15, Tom Kearney, Rock Island (Alleman) vs. Belleville (Althoff), Nov. 23, 1990
CLASS 4A: 11, Eric Schultz, Tinley Park (H.S.), 1986
11, Craig Olson, Morris, 1994
11, Greg Turner, Addison (Driscoll) vs. Fairbury (Prairie Central), Nov. 28, 2003
CLASS 5A: 14, Brock Deal, Peoria (H.S.) vs. Oak Lawn (Richards), Nov. 25, 1988
14, Ron Barr, Belvidere vs. Bolingbrook, Nov. 27, 1993
CLASS 6A: 12, James O'Conner, Wilmette (Loyola), 1992
CLASS 7A: 8, Adrian Pynenburg, Oswego vs. Libertyville, Nov. 29, 2003
8, Ryan Keeton, Oswego vs. Libertyville, Nov. 29, 2003
8, Kevin Koza, Libertryville vs. Cary (C.-Grove), Nov. 27, 2004
CLASS 8A: 10, Mike Lucas, Naperville (Central) vs. Downers Grove (South), Nov. 24, 2001
Most Assist Tackles, Individual, Game
TITLE GAME
CLASS 1A: 10, Mark Monahan, Arcola, 1991CLASS 2A: 13, James Gilliam, Stillman Valley vs. Tolono (Unity), Nov. 24, 2000
CLASS 3A: 16, Zach Becker, St. Joseph (S.J.-Ogden) vs. Plano, Nov. 24, 2006
CLASS 4A: 15, Mike Freeman, Addison (Driscoll) vs. Mt. Carmel, Nov. 23, 2001
CLASS 5A: 9, Drew Tondini, Morris vs. Metamora, Nov. 24, 2007
8, Aaron Lloyd, Woodstock (Marian) vs. Springfield (Griffin), Nov. 25, 2006
7, Gregory Hammarlund, Burbank (St. Laurence), 1979
7, Britt Cleveland, New Lenox (Providence) vs. Chicago (Mt. Carmel), Nov. 25, 2000
7, Erik Bolostica, New Lenox (Providence) vs. Chicago (Mt. Carmel), Nov. 25, 2000
CLASS 6A: 11, Steve Szpejnowski, Carol Stream (Glenbard North) vs. Park Ridge (Maine South), Nov. 25, 2000
CLASS 7A: 7, Matthew Murphy, Chicago (St. Rita) vs. Lake Zurich, Nov. 25, 2006
6, Nick Spizzirri, Mt. Prospect (Prospect) vs. Edwardsville, Nov. 24, 2001
CLASS 8A: 8, Mike Lucas, Naperville (Central) vs. Downers Grove (South), Nov. 24, 2001
8, Josh Davis, Wheaton (W.-Warrenville South) vs. Chicago (Mt. Carmel), Nov. 25, 2006
Most Tackles for Loss, Individual, Game
TITLE GAME
CLASS 1A: 4, Doug Johns, Arcola, 1978 (4 for 15 yards)4, Dave Callahan, Hampshire, 1979 (4 for 23 yards)
4, Mike Ricketts, Monmouth (Yorkwood), 1983 (4 for 8 yards)
CLASS 2A: 5, Joe Remke, Woodstock (Marian) vs. Decatur (St. Teresa), Nov. 28, 1986 (5 for 25)
CLASS 3A: 4, Steve Rafferty, Mt. Carmel, 1981 (4 for 7)
4, Victor Diaz, Plano vs. St. Joseph (S.J.-Ogden), Nov. 24, 2006 (4 for 9 yds.)
CLASS 4A: 5, Linas Dargis, DeKalb vs. Chicago (Mt. Carmel), Nov. 22, 1980 (5 for 13)
CLASS 5A: 3, Paul Kosinski, Burbank (St. Laurence), 1979 (3 for 22)
3, Tiffany Hamilton, Chicago (Robeson), 1982 (3 for 9)
3, Andy Andreasik, Glen Ellyn (Glenbard West), 1983 (3 for 11)
3, Derrick Spack, Rockford (East), 1985 (3 for 14)
3, Jack Smith, Arlington Heights (Forest View), 1985 (3 for 6)
3, Ron Barr, Belvidere, 1993 (3 for 5)
3, Jimmy Lee, Rock Island (H.S.), 1997 (3 for 6)
3, Matt Huebner, Woodstock (H.S.), 1997 (3 for 32)
3, Andrew Kolodziej, Joliet (Catholic) vs. Springfield (Sacred Heart-Griffin), 2003 (3 for 11 yds.)
3, Nick Thoele, Springfield (Griffin) vs. Woodstock (Marian), Nov. 25, 2006 (5 yds.)
CLASS 6A: 4, Devon Finn, Wheaton (W. Warrenville South) vs. Naperville (Central), 1995 (4 for 24)
CLASS 7A: 3, Ryne Gavigan, Libertyville vs. Cary (C.-Grove), 2004 (3 for 13 yds.)
CLASS 8A: 3, Mike Lucas, Naperville (Central) vs. Downers Grove (South), 2001 (3 for 11)
3, Nick Ehrlich, Naperville (Central) vs. Downers Grove (South), 2001 (3 for 5)
Most Yards on Tackles for Loss, Individual, Game
TITLE GAME
CLASS 1A: 23, Dave Callahan, Hampshire, 1979 (4 tackles)CLASS 2A: 25, Joe Remke, Woodstock (Marian) vs. Decatur (St. Teresa), Nov. 28, 1986 (5 for 25)
CLASS 3A: 22, Harvey Van Cleave, Morris, 1980 (2 for 22)
22, Keith Saunders, Stillman Valley vs. Wilmington, Nov. 28, 2003 (3 for 22)
CLASS 4A: 31, Kyle Jenkins, Addison (Driscoll) vs. Fairbury (Prairie Central), Nov. 28, 2003 (4 for 31)
CLASS 5A: 22, Paul Kosinski, Burbank (St. Laurence), 1979 (3 for 22)
CLASS 6A: 24, Steve Maucieri, Addison (A. Trial), 1983
24, Devon Finn, Wheaton (W. Warrenville South), 1995 (4 for 24)
CLASS 7A: 13, Ryne Gavigan, Libertyville vs. Cary (C.-Grove, 2004 (3 for 13 yds.)
10, Jeff Fontana, Libertyville vs. Oswego, 2003 (2 for 10 yds.)
9, John Brewer, Lake Zurich vs. Wheaton (W.-Warrenville South), 2007 (3 for 9)
CLASS 8A: 11, Mike Lucas, Naperville (Central) vs. Downers Grove (South), 2001 (3 for 11)