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WEEK 3: IL Stars of the Weekend (Part 2)

WEEK 3: IL Stars of the Weekend (Part 2)
Patton Fitzpatrick
Patton Fitzpatrick
September 14, 2023 @ 11:13 PM
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KJ Rhodes
KJ Rhodes 5'8" | 120 lbs | WR | 2025
IL
Cale McThenia
Cale McThenia 6'3" | 210 lbs | QB | 2024
IL
Griffin Buehler
Griffin Buehler 5'9" | 165 lbs | WR | 2024
IL
Alessio Milivojevic
Alessio Milivojevic 6'1" | 205 lbs | QB | 2024
IL
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The following 5 prospects from the Land of Lincoln put up monster performances in Week 3 of the IHSA Season.

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KJ Rhodes KJ Rhodes 5'8" | 120 lbs | WR Willowbrook | 2025 State IL

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Cale McThenia

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WEEK 3: IL Stars of the Weekend (Part 2)
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Alessio Milivojevic

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