Illinois Top Offensive Performances in Round 2

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1554177"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67325eb287d24"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lincoln-Way East continues to prove they are the team to beat in Class 8A. In the second round of the IHSA playoffs, they dominated Minooka with a commanding 38-7 victory, remaining unbeaten. Senior wide receiver <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1554177' first='Keagan' last='Ruane-Martino']</strong> showcased his big-play ability, turning his 4 receptions into 124 yards and 2 touchdowns. Ruane-Martino's knack for explosive plays can break open the game any time he gets the ball in his hands, making him a key weapon in the Griffins' potent offense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["342339"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67325eb287dca"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='342339' first='Jameson' last='Purcell']</strong> is one of the top quarterbacks in class of 2027. Despite being just a sophomore, Purcell has shown poise and confidence on the big stage of the IHSA 8A playoffs. He led his team to a decisive 41-6 victory over West Aurora, throwing for 280 yards and accounting for four total touchdowns. His ability to distribute the ball and get it into the hands of playmakers has posed serious problems for opposing defenses throughout the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Calen Taylor","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'10u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"190","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2408","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Normal Community","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67325eb287e77"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Normal Community advanced to the quarterfinals of the 7A playoffs with a thrilling 52-49 win over Prospect, with senior running back<strong> Calen Taylor</strong> delivering a monster performance. Taylor rushed for 250 yards and scored all 5 of his team's touchdowns, playing a pivotal role in the shootout. Despite Prospect's best efforts, they could not contain Taylor, whose ability to find the end zone kept Normal Community in the game. As the team heads into their quarterfinal matchup against Mt. Carmel on Saturday, Taylor will once again be the focal point of their offensive attack.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1135601"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67325eb287ec5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Breese Central's historic season rolls on as they secure a spot in the quarterfinals with a dominant 34-7 win over Murphysboro on Saturday. Senior quarterback <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1135601' first='Preston' last='Baker']</strong> continued his stellar play, setting the tone early and never slowing down. He finished the game with an impressive 10-16 performance, totaling 295 yards and 4 touchdowns. Baker's consistent play has been a driving force behind the team's success this season, as he continues to break school records with each passing game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->