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Preston Baker HEIGHT 6'2" WEIGHT 180 POS QB CLASS 2025 View Profile Preston Baker Twitter State: Illinois School: Breese Central Breese Central is set to welcome back a host of key players for the upcoming season, and none are more…
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Continue ReadingBreese Central is set to welcome back a host of key players for the upcoming season, and none are more pivotal than Preston Baker. As the signal caller for the Cougars in 2024, Baker returns with experience and a lot of talent at the skill position. Baker will build off of his junior year, where he showcased his prowess by throwing for over 2,000 yards and delivering 26 touchdowns. Baker’s arm strength is a standout feature, enabling him to execute a diverse range of throws with accuracy. With Baker at the helm, the Central Cougars are poised to be an explosive offense next season.
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In his freshman season, Jayden Ellington Jayden Ellington 5’11” | 170 lbs | QB Althoff Catholic | 2027 IL emerged as a standout player for Althoff Catholic, leaving an indelible mark with 1,584 passing yards and 17 touchdowns. Ellington showcased remarkable accuracy, boasting an impressive 71% completion rate during the 2023 season. As a dual-threat quarterback, he proved equally potent on the ground, scoring an additional 7 touchdowns through his adept running abilities. With a year of experience under his belt, Ellington is poised to elevate his impact even further at the quarterback position in the upcoming season.
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Baruk Jonsson
Baruk Jonsson
Baruk Jonsson showcased promise in his debut season with Mascoutah, amassing 1,214 passing yards and delivering 8 touchdowns through the air. Additionally, his dynamic skills extended to the ground game, where he scored 8 touchdowns. Standing at an impressive 6’3″ with a strong arm and the capability to excel in both passing and running, Jonsson emerges as a top athlete at the quarterback position. With such attributes and a solid foundation from his first season, I anticipate that Jonsson is poised for a breakout season next year.
Isaac Ackerman
Isaac Ackerman
Isaac Ackerman was a big time playmaker for Traid last season, consistently dominating stat sheets and lighting up scoreboards throughout the year. His ability to extend plays by evading the rush while maintaining his eyes downfield is impressive. Ackerman’s style of play lifts his team and makes everyone else better around him. Accumulating a total of 24 touchdowns and surpassing 2,000 passing yards, Ackerman played a pivotal role in leading his team to the second round of the playoffs. As he approaches his senior year, look for Ackerman to be even more dominate as a senior.