Jordan’s Notebook: 4A 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>4A</strong></em></span> <em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="20875" first="Jordan" last="Anderson"] Joliet Catholic Academy 22' RB <a href="https://twitter.com/jda_anderson21">Twitter</a></strong></em> <em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="134816" first="Brock" last="Wood"] Richmond Burton 22' RB/LB <a href="https://twitter.com/brockwood_34?lang=en">Twitter</a></strong></em> <em><strong>Devon Clemons Murphysboro 23' RB </strong></em> <em><strong>Miguel Velazquez Breese Central 22' RB/LB </strong></em> <em><strong>Jory Spain Stillman Valley 22' RB </strong></em> <em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="65872" first="KeShon" last="Singleton"] Sacred Heart Griffin 23' WR <a href="https://twitter.com/KeShon_2023">Twitter</a></strong></em> <em><strong>Gold Akinpelu Chicago Sullivan 23' LB </strong></em> <em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="20880" first="Hank" last="Beatty"] Rochester 22' ATH <a href="https://twitter.com/BeattyHank">Twitter</a></strong></em> <em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="155264" first="Colin" last="Nesler"] Genoa-Kingston 22' LB <a href="https://twitter.com/_colinnesler">Twitter</a></strong></em> <em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="20886" first="Adam" last="Criter"] St. Francis 22' WR <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamCriter">Twitter</a></strong></em> <em><strong>Armani Conway Phillips 22' LB <a href="https://twitter.com/K1ngz702">Twitter</a></strong></em> <em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="155514" first="Christian" last="Keyhea"] Mt. Zion 22' WR <a href="https://twitter.com/ChristianKeyhea">Twitter</a></strong></em> <em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="155411" first="Ivan" last="Jones"] Carterville 22' LB </strong></em> <em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="155048" first="Landon" last="Funderburg"] Freeburg 22' QB <a href="https://twitter.com/LandoFunderburg">Twitter</a></strong></em> <em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="139438" first="Logan" last="Bartley"] Paris 22' OL/DL <a href="https://twitter.com/LoganBartley4">Twitter</a></strong></em> <em><strong>William Ludolph Peoria Notre Dame 22' LB <a href="https://twitter.com/WillLudolph">Twitter</a></strong></em> <em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="66108" first="David" last="Dorn"] Wheaton Academy 22' QB <a href="https://twitter.com/David_Dorn7">Twitter</a></strong></em> <em><strong>Garrett Gensler Rochelle 23' RB <a href="https://twitter.com/g_gensler10">Twitter</a></strong></em> <em><strong>Kazeem Komolafe Chicago Sullivan 23' LB </strong></em> <em><strong>Joshua Holst Marengo 23' QB <a href="https://twitter.com/JoshHolst08">Twitter</a></strong></em> <em><strong>Ashton Harvey Coal City 22' RB/LB <a href="https://twitter.com/ashtonh36541592">Twitter</a></strong></em> <em><strong>Quentin Harris Hyde Park 22' QB </strong></em> <em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="155047" first="Will" last="Bruno"] Kewanee 22' QB <a href="https://twitter.com/willbruno10">Twitter</a></strong></em> <em><strong>Ray Jones Plano 22' RB </strong></em> <em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="65857" first="Jacob" last="Gaither"] Dixon 22' QB <a href="https://twitter.com/JacobGaither15">Twitter</a></strong></em> <em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="20821" first="Omarion" last="Gooden"] Cahokia 23' ATH <a href="https://twitter.com/OGOODEN3">Twitter</a></strong></em> <em><strong>Dawson Brown Richland County 23' QB</strong></em> <em><strong>Cooper Phalin Harrisburg 23' OL <a href="https://twitter.com/Cooper_P04">Twitter</a></strong></em> <em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="155245" first="Caden" last="Bee"] Salem 22' ATH <a href="https://twitter.com/CadenBee">Twitter</a></strong></em> <em><strong>Jack Duncan Macomb 23' QB <a href="https://twitter.com/Jack7dunc">Twitter</a></strong></em> <em><strong>Kyle McConachie Columbia 22' RB <a href="https://twitter.com/kwill031">Twitter</a></strong></em> <em><strong>Ben Kasparie Quincy Notre Dame 22' WR <a href="https://twitter.com/BenKasparie">Twitter</a></strong></em> <em><strong>Breyer Arview Civic Memorial 23' QB </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>