2023 IL ALL-STATE HONORABLE MENTION: 8A UNDERCLASSMAN (PART 1)
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It’s a rare thing in the Land of Lincoln for an underclassman to be named to the All-State Team. Of the 18 players named to the 8A All-State Honorable Mention Team, 8 of them were underclassmen. 7 of those players…
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Continue ReadingIt’s a rare thing in the Land of Lincoln for an underclassman to be named to the All-State Team. Of the 18 players named to the 8A All-State Honorable Mention Team, 8 of them were underclassmen. 7 of those players just completed their junior season, and 1 sophomore earned his way onto the team. Below are the first 4 underclassmen who earned All-State Honorable Mention Honors this season.
Peipert stepped up big time this season, bursting onto the scene during his junior campaign and leading Barrington to a semifinal playoff trip. The 6’2, 185 lbs quarterback lit up the stat sheet this fall, finishing 4th in the state in passing yards with 2,905, and he set a school record for touchdowns with 35 on the season. Peipert is as accurate a quarterback as one will find, as he can hit tight windows at all 3 levels. He played his best when the moment was biggest, carrying the Broncos to an undefeated regular season and lighting it up in the playoffs with wins over Glenbrook South, Naperville Central, and Maine South. Peipert is a rising star within the Land of Lincoln and should begin to see big time offers roll in throughout this offseason.
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The 6’3, 185 lbs quarterback from Bolingbrook was the only sophomore named to the 8A All-State Honorable Mention Team. Williams accounted for 2,950 yards and 31 touchdowns this season and is steadily becoming a household name throughout the state. Plain and simple, Williams can sling the rock. He possesses a strong arm, plus mobility, and elite accuracy, especially when throwing on the run. Currently rated the #1 player in Illinois for the Class of 2026, he should continue to light up opponents over the next 2 seasons. Already holding multiple Power 5 offers, Williams has the potential to finish his high school career as the top quarterback, and player, in the Land of Lincoln for the Class of 2026.
Snoreck is a 6’2, 185 lbs wide receiver from Sandburg. He posted a stat line of 1,153 yards on 77 receptions and tallied 11 touchdowns in his junior campaign. While Snoreck has a big frame that allows him to make contested catches over defensive backs, he also possesses a variety of tools that allows him to win 1-on-1 matchups. Snoreck displays plus speed and precision route runner. He can create separation by weaving in and out of breaks and has reliable hands that almost guarantees he’ll come down with any ball thrown in his direction. Keep an eye on Snoreck next season, as he is a rising star within the Land of Lincoln.
Epenesa is an elite defensive line prospect out of Edwardsville who earned 8A All-State Honorable Mention Honors this season. The 6’4, 255 lbs edge rusher has all the intangibles that guarantee Epenesa will play big-time college football on Saturday’s in the near future. He is incredibly athletic and plays with a extremely high motor. Relentless in pursuit of the opposing quarterback, Epenesa displays tremendous bend, polished hands, a quick get off, and plus physicality against both the run and pass. As Epenesa heads into his senior campaign, this rising star is out to sack any quarterback he lines up across from next season.