Week 3 Standouts in Illinois: Shine Under the Lights

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1880910' first='Luke' last='Tepas'] – QB – Barrington<br>Tepas was sharp in Barrington's 51–31 win over Glenbrook South, throwing for 268 yards and six touchdowns. He consistently stretched the field vertically, hitting his receivers in stride and keeping the chains moving. What stood out most was his poise in the pocket—he didn't force throws, but instead took advantage of mismatches downfield. His command of the offense fueled a statement win for Barrington.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Qwentyn Stombaugh – QB – Vandalia<br>Stombaugh did a little bit of everything in Vandalia's 40–26 victory over Pana. He accounted for six total touchdowns, showcasing his ability to hurt defenses with both his arm and legs. Stombaugh controlled the game's tempo and came through in key moments to keep Vandalia undefeated. His dual-threat skill set continues to make him one of the most dynamic quarterbacks in the area.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Joel White – RB – Carlinville<br>White was the difference-maker in Carlinville's 35–28 SCC win over Greenville. He carried the load offensively with 194 rushing yards and three touchdowns, breaking tackles and ripping off chunk plays. Every time Greenville gained momentum, White answered with a big run to swing things back Carlinville's way. His physicality and vision set the tone for the Cavaliers' offense all night.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dayton Oliver – RB – Greenville<br>Even in a tough loss, Oliver was nearly unstoppable. He rushed for 295 yards and four touchdowns, showing explosive speed in the open field and great balance through contact. Carlinville's defense struggled to slow him down, but Greenville just couldn't keep pace on the scoreboard. Oliver's performance was one of the best individual outings of the weekend across the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1677156' first='Kayden' last='Loomis'] – FB – Forreston<br>Loomis powered Forreston's dramatic 36–28 comeback win over Fulton. He carried the ball 27 times for 117 yards and four touchdowns, with most of his damage coming in the fourth quarter when Forreston rallied from behind. His bruising running style wore down the Fulton defense and gave the Cardinals the edge late. Loomis embodied toughness and clutch play, leading Forreston to a big win in conference play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->