Unstoppable Playmakers: Electrifying Talent Nominees

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a><em>***Use Code “ScottyB30” for 30% off your annual subscription***</em></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What players were electric with the ball in their hands this season?&nbsp; Here are the nominees for the Most Electrifying Playmaker in the state!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='432197' first='Quentin' last='Burrell'] (Mt. Carmel)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Burrell was a huge reason Mt. Carmel completed the four peat this season as he had 67 catches, 1139 yards, and 16 touchdowns.&nbsp; Big time vertical threat that can change the game at any moment.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='401614' first='Keaton' last='Reinke'] (St. Charles North)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Reinke was a big time playmaker for St. Charles North as a senior.&nbsp; Capped off his final high school season with 80 receptions, 1,218 yards, and 18 touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1399937' first='Gavin' last='Mueller'] (South Elgin)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mueller was a beast as a senior!&nbsp; The Miami (FL) commit caught 32 passes for 515 yards and catching 10 touchdowns at tight end.&nbsp; He also was a beast running the ball 59 times for 669 yards and 20 rushing scores on the ground as a wildcat QB.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Niko Kokosioulis (Maine South)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week in and week out this Maine South running back was posting big numbers.&nbsp; Finished with 1,181 rushing yards along with 387 yards receiving scoring 18 total touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2061272' first='Aaron' last='Stewart'] (Warren)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stewart was a monster this season for Warren as he put on a complete show.&nbsp; Went for 338 carries for 2,872 yards and 46 touchdowns.&nbsp; In one season!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='788737' first='Myson' last='Johnson-Cook'] (East St. Louis)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>During the regular season Johnson-Cook had 126 carries for 1,341 yards and 20 touchdowns.&nbsp; That is 10.6 yards average per carry!&nbsp; Remember he was part of a three headed backfield even though he is the #1 junior in the state!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='212322' first='Zachary' last='Washington'] (Wheaton St. Francis)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Washington showcased his big play ability in the state title game.&nbsp; Vertical threat that averaged 19.8 yards per catch along with 6 touchdowns receiving.&nbsp; Explosive kick and punt returner as well.&nbsp; Committed to Michigan State.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->