Massive Rushing Performances Who Sprinted to Big Performances

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>***Use Code “ScottyB30” for 30% off your subscription***</em><br><br>The running backs across Illinois were posting massive numbers during the first weekend of games!&nbsp; Here are some of the best performances in week 1!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>RB [player_tooltip player_id='1689290' first='Gavin' last='Stone'] (Antioch – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bruising back from Antioch is back at doing what he does best.&nbsp; 24 carries for 186 yards and 3 touchdowns in week 1!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>RB [player_tooltip player_id='2245075' first='Jubril' last='Kannike'] (Leo – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Leo senior back rushed for 136 yards on just 15 carries in a win vs Proviso East.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>RB [player_tooltip player_id='1565277' first='Quincy' last='Fulton'] (Newton – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of my favorite players to watch is this versatile back who is a major threat as a pass catcher and powerful runner with speed.&nbsp; He had 135 total yards and 3 TD in week 1.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>RB Quartland Cox (Belleville West – 2029)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Maroons back had a big opener rushing for three scores!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>RB [player_tooltip player_id='887187' first='Logan' last='Lennon'] (Antioch – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the more explosive weapons in the 2028 class Lennon had 138 all purpose yards with 80 in the pass game and 58 rushing.&nbsp; Also a couple nice tackles on the defensive side at safety.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>RB [player_tooltip player_id='2140737' first='Grant' last='Georgas'] (Downers Grove North – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The back from DGN racked up 138 all purpose yards (71 receiving and 67 rushing) and 1 touchdown.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>RB [player_tooltip player_id='1335752' first='Bryce' last='Riley'] (West Aurora – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Riley went off for 175 yards on 33 carries along with 43 yards receiving.&nbsp; He had 3 touchdowns total.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>RB [player_tooltip player_id='2140265' first='Ammar' last='Banire'] (Oswego – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Banire put on an epic rushing performance going for 270 yards on the ground and five total touchdowns!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>RB Jashawn Staples (Centralia – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Staples had 170 all purpose yards and 3 touchdowns with one of them being a kickoff return.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>RB Dylan Curtis (Sycamore – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dynamic athlete racked up 193 yards on 32 carries scoring 3 touchdowns in the Spartans win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>RB [player_tooltip player_id='1052579' first='Ky'ren' last='Edmon'] (Bradley Bourbonnais – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Edmon was a beast as always with the star 2028 back rushing for 161 yards to go with 4 touchdowns.&nbsp; One of the best 2028 players in state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>RB [player_tooltip player_id='2344884' first='Maddox' last='Horner'] (Newton – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Horner is a dynamic scat back that racked up 215 yards and a score against Civic Memorial.&nbsp; High level pass catcher out of the backfield which is where he does his damage.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>RB Rafael Jackson (East Peoria – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The East Peoria back set a school record with 269 yards and 5 touchdowns on the ground via 29 carries.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>RB [player_tooltip player_id='1371805' first='Tivias' last='Caldwell'] Jr (Wheaton St. Francis – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Caldwell had 182 yards including 143 rushing yards and a pair of touchdowns in an impressive first week performance.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>RB Hunter Carley (Richmond Burton – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Carley had 16 carries for 186 yards and 5 scores on the ground.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>RB [player_tooltip player_id='2255664' first='Logan' last='Umbarger'] (St. Joseph-Ogden – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The junior back had 15 carries for 125 yards and 3 touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->