Jordan’s Notebook: 8A Playoff Names to Watch
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As we head into the playoffs we’re taking a look at a few names to watch that have the ability to change the momentum in the game at any moment and are X-Factors for their team. There is of course…
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Continue ReadingAs we head into the playoffs we’re taking a look at a few names to watch that have the ability to change the momentum in the game at any moment and are X-Factors for their team. There is of course an abundance of players to choose from throughout the state to be included in this article, with that being said let’s take a look at some of these X-Factor players that can change the game for their team. This is going to be limited to 1 player max per team so each team gets coverage. Without further ado, let’s dive into it.
8A
Marco Maldonado Marco Maldonado 5'11" | 190 lbs | RB Loyola | 2022 State IL Loyola Academy 22′ RB Twitter
Jordan Jones Jordan Jones 6'0" | 170 lbs | DB South Elgin | 2022 State IL South Elgin 22′ DB Twitter
Grant Larkin Grant Larkin 6'0" | 175 lbs | WR Neuqua Valley | 2023 State IL Neuqua Valley 23′ WR Twitter
Hayden Timosciek Hayden Timosciek 6'7" | 235 lbs | QB Lockport | 2022 State IL Lockport Township 23′ QB Twitter
Mike Sajenko Mike Sajenko 6'0" | 190 lbs | RB Maine South | 2022 State IL Maine South 22′ RB Twitter
Charlie Specht Charlie Specht 6'2" | 175 lbs | WR York | 2023 State IL York 23′ WR Twitter
Jalen Handford Jalen Handford 6'3" | 215 lbs | LB Warren Township | 2022 State IL Warren Township 22′ LB Twitter
Will Collins Will Collins 5'9" | 170 lbs | RB Glenbrook South | 2022 IL Glenbrook South 22′ RB Twitter
Sean Allison Sean Allison 6'0" | 205 lbs | LB Hinsdale Central | 2022 State IL Hinsdale Central 22′ LB Twitter
Chris Terek Chris Terek 6'6" | 295 lbs | OL Glenbard West | 2023 State IL Glenbard West 23′ OL Twitter
Oshobi Odior Oshobi Odior 6'2" | 230 lbs | ATH Oswego East | 2023 State IL Oswego East 23′ ATH Twitter
Jack Tremblay Jack Tremblay 6'1" | 190 lbs | WR Lincoln Way East | 2022 State IL Lincoln-Way East 22′ WR Twitter
Cameron Grays Cameron Grays 5'11" | 185 lbs | DB Oswego | 2022 State IL Oswego 22′ DB Twitter
Jimmy Rolder Marist 22′ LB Twitter
Grant Zak Plainfield North 22′ WR Twitter
Colt Michael O’Fallon 23′ QB Twitter
I’Marion Stewart I’Marion Stewart 6'1" | 180 lbs | WR Kenwood Academy | 2024 State IL Bolingbrook 24′ WR Twitter
Ryan Porebski Ryan Porebski 6'1" | 210 lbs | LB Taft | 2022 State IL Taft 22′ LB Twitter
Aidan Gray Aidan Gray 6'4" | 195 lbs | QB Naperville North | 2023 State IL Naperville North 23′ QB Twitter
Ethan Pytlak Ethan Pytlak 5'10" | 200 lbs | LB Naperville Central | 2022 State IL Naperville Central 22′ LB Twitter
Mitch Larkin Mitch Larkin 6'1" | 210 lbs | LB Palatine | 2022 State IL Palatine 22′ LB Twitter
Nevan Cremascoli Nevan Cremascoli 6'4" | 205 lbs | QB New Trier | 2022 State IL New Trier 22′ QB Twitter
Sebastian Cheeks Sebastian Cheeks 6'2" | 210 lbs | LB Evanston | 2022 State IL Evanston 22′ LB Twitter
Nasim Cairo Nasim Cairo 6'2" | 265 lbs | DL Edwardsville | 2022 State IL Edwardsville 22′ DL Twitter
Eli Reed Eli Reed 5'11" | 185 lbs | WR Downers Grove South | 2022 State IL Downers Grove South 22′ WR Twitter
Trevor Hudak Trevor Hudak 6'2" | 180 lbs | WR Minooka | 2022 State IL Minooka 22′ WR Twitter
Eddie Tuerk Eddie Tuerk 6'4" | 265 lbs | DL Lyons Township | 2024 State IL Lyons Township 24′ DL Twitter
Harley Thompson Barrington 22′ QB
Shea Gaffney Shea Gaffney 6'0" | 185 lbs | DB Glenbard North | 2022 IL Glenbard North 22′ DB Twitter
Christian Evans Sandburg 23′ QB Twitter
Thomas Hubbard Thomas Hubbard 6'4" | 260 lbs | OL Bartlett | 2022 State IL Bartlett 22′ OL Twitter
Troy Cooper Glenbard East 23′ DL Twitter
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