Illinois high school football: Top standouts, best performances in Week 4
We're taking a look at some of the top standouts and best performers from Illinois high school football games in Week 4.
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Owen Anderson, DB, Prospect
Anderson snagged two interceptions in the final few minutes as Prospect rallied in the second half to defeat visiting Glenbrook South 45-35 and improve to 3-1.
Dominik Ball, RB, Palatine
Ball had a career performance to lead the Pirates to a 49-20 non-conference victory against Evanston. The Tulane commit carried the offense and rushed for a school-record 290 yards and five touchdowns.
Ryan Boe, QB, Batavia
A North Dakota State recruit, Boe led the Bulldogs in their 47-21 victory over Lake Park on Friday. The senior completed 10 of 17 passes for 162 yards – including a 67-yard touchdown strike on the first play – and also added two rushing touchdowns.
Brady Carlson, QB, Grayslake Central
Carlson, a senior, threw four touchdown passes – three to younger brother Bryce, a sophomore – to lead the Rams past rival Grayslake North 34-7 on Thursday night.
Martin Cohen, RB, Antioch
A junior, Cohen racked up 166 total yards and three touchdowns in the Sequoits' 62-13 win over North Chicago on Thursday. He ran five times for 134 yards and two scores and added a 32-yard touchdown reception.
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Matt Crider, RB, Wheaton-Warrenville South
Making his season debut after being sidelined due to an ankle injury, Crider enjoyed a big performance on the ground in the Tigers' 41-0 DuKane Conference victory over Glenbard North. The senior rushed 14 times for 119 yards and three first half touchdowns.
Jake Curry, QB, Edwardsville
A senior committed to Southern Illinois, Curry’s impressive performance led the Tigers to a 47-14 victory over O’Fallon on Friday. Curry threw three touchdown passes and rushed for two more scores to lead the Edwardsville scoring outburst.
Darrion Dupree, RB, Mount Carmel
Dupree showed his versatility as a threat in both the run game and the passing game for the Caravan on Friday. The Wisconsin commit rushed for 55 yards and two touchdowns and caught three passes for 102 yards and a score to lead Mount Carmel to a 38-7 win over CCL/ESCC Blue rival St. Rita.
Jack Elliott, QB, Mount Carmel
Elliott has impressed as a first-year starter and his performance in the Caravan’s 38-7 win over St. Rita added to his growing resume. The junior was near perfect, completing 18 of 20 passes for 304 yards and two touchdowns.
Cooper Hanson, RB, Conant
Hanson was a workhorse in Conant's CSL-MSL crossover matchup with Deerfield on Thursday. The senior rushed 24 times for 290 yards and four touchdowns in a 61-33 victory.
KJ Hayes, LB, Morgan Park
A senior outside linebacker/edge rusher, Hayes was a monster for the Mustangs in their 24-20 win over Phillips on Thursday. He recorded seven tackles, including 4.5 for losses, and 3.5 sacks to lead the Morgan Park defense. He now has 6.5 sacks through four games after recovering eight a year ago.
Dierre Hill Jr., RB, Althoff
The Crusaders suffered their first loss with a 34-19 setback against visiting St. Dominic (Mo.) but Hill had a big night. The standout junior ran for 162 yards and a touchdown on 18 carries, caught four passes for 45 yards and threw a 16-yard touchdown pass.
See: Dierre Hill Jr. shines for Althoff, updates recruiting
Andrew Hoffman, DB, Neuqua Valley
Hoffman helped lead an impressive Wildcat defensive effort in their DuPage Valley Conference matchup with Naperville North on Friday. The sophomore totaled six tackles and two interceptions and his interception with 1:52 left to play secured Neuqua Valley’s 17-7 victory.
Keshawn Lewis-Hunt, RB, Morgan Park
Lewis-Hunt, a senior who has an offer from Louisville, led the Mustangs' offense and scored the game-winning TD in the fourth quarter of their 24-20 win over Phillips on Thursday. He carried 24 times for 149 yards and two touchdowns – all season-highs – as Morgan Park earned its third win of the season.
See: Illinois high school football rankings
Cale McThenia, QB, Marian Central Catholic
A senior, McThenia did it all for the Hurricanes in their Chicagoland Christian Conference matchup with Chicago Christian. McThenia completed 34 of 43 passes for 461 yards and five touchdowns and added 83 yards and two touchdowns on the ground in a 49-20 victory.
Lucas Norvell, RB, Hiawatha
Norvell ran for 211 yards and two touchdowns and caught a touchdown pass as the Hawks defeated Christian Life 48-6 for their second win of the season.
James Sheehan, QB, Antioch
The Sequoits' senior quarterback threw two touchdown passes and ran for two scores as Antioch defeated North Chicago on Thursday.
Noah Sur, K, Fenwick
Sur came through in the clutch for the Friars against St. Francis on Friday night. The sophomore made a 25-yard field goal with just 10 seconds left to play to give Fenwick a thrilling 17-16 victory.
NOTE: To nominate a player for the top performances list, please email SBLive Regional Editor Nate Latsch at latsch@scorebooklive.com or via Twitter/X at @natelatsch.
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