Quarterbacks Making Their Mark on the Ground

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jack Turner — Havana</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Turner has been one of the most productive rushing quarterbacks in Illinois this season, totaling 1,283 yards and 29 touchdowns on 116 carries. His 11.06 yards per attempt demonstrate his ability to generate explosive plays, while his touchdown production highlights how frequently he has been able to finish drives with his legs. Turner has also surpassed 100 rushing yards in eight of his ten games.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>River Deisher — Mt. Carmel</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Deisher has been a major part of the Mt. Carmel offense, rushing for 1,104 yards and 22 touchdowns through nine games. Averaging 7.51 yards per carry, he has consistently provided production on the ground while handling 147 rushing attempts. His combination of volume and scoring production has made him one of the state's more productive dual-threat quarterbacks. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Andrew Todd — Fisher</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Todd has put together an impressive season as a rushing quarterback, accumulating 1,073 yards and 21 touchdowns on just 90 carries. His 11.92 yards per attempt lead this group, demonstrating his ability to generate significant yardage without needing a heavy workload. Todd's transition from fullback to quarterback has given Fisher another dimension offensively. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Noah Satterlee — Hillsboro</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Satterlee has been an explosive rushing threat for Hillsboro, totaling 1,008 yards and eight touchdowns on 85 carries. Averaging 11.86 yards per attempt, he has demonstrated the ability to pick up significant yardage whenever he keeps the football. His efficiency on the ground has made him an important piece of the Hillsboro offense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Lane McKinney — St. Joseph-Ogden</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McKinney has been a consistent contributor in the rushing attack for St. Joseph-Ogden, recording 944 yards and 17 touchdowns on 137 attempts. Averaging 6.89 yards per carry, he has provided steady production while taking on a significant rushing workload. His ability to find the end zone has been particularly impressive, making him a valuable scoring threat near the goal line.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='971616' first='Marion' last='Persich'] — Morris</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Persich has emerged as a productive rushing option for Morris, accumulating 902 yards and 19 touchdowns through nine games. Averaging 8.05 yards per attempt, he has demonstrated the ability to create explosive plays while remaining a consistent scoring threat. With 19 rushing touchdowns on 112 carries, Persich has been particularly effective at turning opportunities into points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->