Playoffs – Round 2: IL Stars of the Weekend (Part 1)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The following 5 prospects from the Land of Lincoln put up monster performances in the second round of the IHSA Playoffs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["832141"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"O'Rourke had a monster night as Lincoln-Way East continued their perfect season. The junior defensive end had 2.5 sacks and 3 tackles for loss. Standing at 6'5 and weighing 215 lbs, O'Rourke has a unique combination of size, speed, and athleticism that makes him a game-wrecker at the line of scrimmage. He fires off the ball at the snap, using his quick first step and length to defeat blockers in the run game. He quickly transitions once he diagnoses pass, using his bend and polished pass rush moves to hunt down the opposing quarterback. Long story short, O'Rourke has all the tools and will continue to showcase them on the Griffin's quest for a state title.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["161208"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"The Glenbard East running back followed up his impressive Round 1 performance with an even better game in Round 2. Larson raced for 296 yards and 4 touchdowns on 28 carries. The speedy tailback is a nightmare to tackle in the open field, as his vision, shiftiness, and speed allow him to get to the edge and outrun defenders on the perimeter. Larson runs with a patient style, allowing rush lanes to develop in front of him. Once he sees the hole, Larson hits it with speed to gain chunk yardage. 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Walker, a 6'2, 170 lbs speedster, totaled 111 yards and a touchdown on 9 catches in a 42-0 victory over Glenbard South. He can win on the perimeter in a variety of ways. He'll use his size to make contested catches over smaller defensive backs, use his speed to outrun safeties, and can make linebackers miss in the open field after making a catch over the middle of the field. 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Hanauer combined for nearly 400 yards, with 317 coming through the air and 64 on the ground. He also combined for 5 touchdowns, including 3 passing and 2 rushing. Hanauer is a dual-threat player who showcases strong decision making and arm talent. In the ground game, he is always a threat to extend plays and scramble with his legs. 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