Jordan’s Notebook: 2A Playoff Names to Watch

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 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. <hr /> <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>2A</strong></em></span> <em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="20876" first="Denim" last="Cook"] St. Teresa 22' RB</strong></em> <em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="155418" first="Allan" last="Richards"] Wilmington 22' LB <a href="https://twitter.com/allanri53154517">Twitter</a></strong></em> <em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="155039" first="Andrew" last="Petrilli"] Tri-Valley 22' QB <a href="https://twitter.com/Apetrilli13">Twitter</a></strong></em> <em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="157745" first="Michael" last="Hackman"] Bismark-Henning 23' RB/LB <a href="https://twitter.com/MichaelHackma15">Twitter</a></strong></em> <em><strong>Max Lynch Pana 23' QB </strong></em> <em><strong>Gage Renken Farmington 24' QB </strong></em> <em><strong>Cameron Haag Breese Mater Dei 22' WR <a href="https://twitter.com/chaag_5">Twitter</a></strong></em> <em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="57168" first="Austin" last="Brown"] Johnston City 22' DB <a href="https://twitter.com/austintyler_25">Twitter</a></strong></em> <em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="155146" first="Kellen" last="McClay"] Knoxville 22' RB <a href="https://twitter.com/kellenmcclay">Twitter</a></strong></em> <em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="155253" first="Isaac" last="Turner"] Nashville 22' WR <a href="https://twitter.com/isaacturner03">Twitter</a></strong></em> <em><strong>Carson Ruot Vandalia 22' WR </strong></em> <em><strong>Lance Barnewolt Deer Creek-Mackinaw 22' LB </strong></em> <em><strong>Kudde Bertram Momence 23' QB <a href="https://twitter.com/BertramKudde">Twitter</a></strong></em> <em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="158009" first="Aiden" last="Riser"] Maroa-Forsyth 23' LB <a href="https://twitter.com/AidenRiser">Twitter</a></strong></em> <em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="155142" first="Jordan" last="Merideth"] Chester 22' RB <a href="https://twitter.com/JordanWMerideth">Twitter</a></strong></em> <em><strong>Brycee Burnett Westville 22' OL <a href="https://twitter.com/Bry24ce">Twitter</a></strong></em> <em><strong>Tate Martin Tremont 22' QB <a href="https://twitter.com/tate8martin">Twitter</a></strong></em> <em><strong>Jaesan Gaylord Erie-Prophetstown 22' OL <a href="https://twitter.com/JaesanGaylord">Twitter</a></strong></em> <em><strong>Reginald Fox Julian 23' RB Twitter</strong></em> <em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="155421" first="Ethan" last="Landuit"] Newman Central Catholic 22' RB <a href="https://twitter.com/LanduitVan">Twitter</a></strong></em> <em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="155246" first="Colton" last="Provost"] Bishop McNamara 22' WR <a href="https://twitter.com/ProvostColton">Twitter</a></strong></em> <em><strong>Jayce Meier Clifton Central 23' RB <a href="https://twitter.com/jaycemeier23">Twitter</a></strong></em> <em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="65708" first="Brayden" last="Deem"] Rockridge 22' QB <a href="https://twitter.com/Brayden85183598">Twitter</a></strong></em> <em><strong>Samuel Neal El Paso-Gridley 22' DL </strong></em> <em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="155252" first="Cole" last="Young"] Flora 22' WR </strong></em> <em><strong>Kit Harris Carmi-White 22' RB </strong></em> <em><strong>Ryan Schultz Lawrenceville 22' QB </strong></em> <em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="65875" first="Kaden" last="Feagin"] Arthur-Lovington 23' RB <a href="https://twitter.com/FeaginKaden">Twitter</a></strong></em> <em><strong>Kaden Brown North Mac 23' QB </strong></em> <em><strong>Cecil Hunt Unity-Payson 22' RB </strong></em> <hr /> <em>Be sure to follow <a href="https://twitter.com/PRZJordan">@PRZJordan</a> regarding news &amp; information for Illinois High School Football as well as <a href="https://twitter.com/prepredzoneIL">@PrepRedzoneIL</a>. </em> <em>Want to be ranked? Fill out our FREE <a href="https://prepredzone.com/prospect-index/">Prospect Player Index</a>, another tool to help you in your recruiting journey.</em>