State Records

It's a pretty big deal when a player on your team sets a new state record. It's an even bigger deal when two players on the same team set new state records for two differenet accomplishments.

Billy VanderMerkt of Riverside-Brookfield (2-3) completed his 646th career completition to set the new state record.

In route to setting this record, VanderMerkt hooked up with Mark McDonagh 25 times.

McDonagh broke his own state record with his 25th reception of the game.

Area Leaders From Week 5

QB:

1. Billy VanderMerkt, Riverside-Brookfield (2-3): 440 yds, 4 tds---2 tds rushing
2. John Whitelaw, Hinsdale Central (3-2): 342 yds, 3 tds---2 rushing tds
3. Tommy Rees, Warren (5-0): 320 yds, 4 tds
4. William Crowder, Proviso East (1-4): 315 yds, 3 tds
5. Kareem Adewole, Bogan (5-0): 278 yds, 3 tds---122 yds rushing

RB:

1. Nick Pesek, Oak Lawn (2-3): 312 yds, 4 td
2. Jahwon Akui, St. Rita (5-0): 261 yds, 4 tds
3. Tony Stapleton, Oak Park (2-3): 255 yds, 4 td
4. QB Miles Osei, Prospect (4-1): 253 yds, 4 tds ALL RUSHING
5. Dan Holman, Lockport (4-1): 250 yds, 3 tds

WR:

1. Mark McDonagh, Riverside-Brookfield (2-3): 225 yds, 2 tds
2. Vance St. George, Bogan (5-0): 159 yds, td
3. John Lyons, Hinsdale Central (3-2): 147 yds, td
4. Michael Whitney, Kennedy (5-0): 140 yds, 2 tds
5. Alex Kirk, Hinsdale Central (3-2): 137 yds, td

DEFENSE:

1. Morgan Park (4-1): Allows 73 yards of total offense
2. Chris Barcelona, Mount Carmel (4-1): 10 tackles, fumble, int for a td
3. Nick Berardi, Taft (4-1): 11 tackles, int
4. Sam Adelphia, Taft (4-1): 10 tackles
5. Gonzalo Roman, Juarez (1-4): 8 tackles