IHSA Boys Football All-Time Individual Records (Kicking, Returning, & Defense)

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Individual Kicking

Punts

Punt Return Yardage

Touchdowns on Punt Returns

Kickoff Return Yardage

Touchdowns on Kickoff Returns

Individual Defense

Passes Intercepted

Fumbles Recovered

Blocked Kicks

Solo Tackles

Sacks

Individual Kicking

Punts

Most Punts, Career

[1.] 136, Tom Kearfott, El Paso, 1975-1978

[2.] 117, Terry Becker, Oswego, 1976-1978

[3.] 114, Kory Gerdes, Gillespie, 1995-97 (3,633 yds.)

[4.] 113, Gordon Acton, Bolingbrook, 1980-82

[5.] 109, Jerry Hughes, Ottawa (Marquette), 1956-59

[6.] 103, Derek Powell, Colfax (Ridgevirw), 2005-08

[7.] 100, C.J. O'Connell, Chicago (De LaSalle), 2005-06 (3,247 yds.)

[8.] 95, Ryan Jacob, Normal (University), 2016-17

[9.] 92, Rodney Smoots, El Paso, 1983-84

[10.] 88, Jeff Downs, Auburn, (1988-1991)

[11.] 81, Chris Crowe, Auburn, (1998-2001)

[12.] 75, Joel Pohlod, Auburn, (1970-73)

[12.] 75, Devlin Smith, Albion (Edwards County), 2002-04

Most Punts, Season

[1.] 67, Jeff Stieb, Carol Stream (Glenbard North), 1991

[2.] 60, David Mills, Hoffman Estates (H.S.), 1987

[3.] 57, Jerry Hughes, Ottawa (Marquette), 1956

[4.] 56, Matt Kervin, Addison (Driscoll), 2000

[5.] 55, Ben Falloon, Chicago (Marist), 2009

[6.] 53, Rodney Smoots, El Paso, 1983

[6.] 53, Ted Karagias, Chicago Hts. (Marian), 1999

[8.] 51, Otto Corzo, Franklin Park (Leyden), 1997

[8.] 51, Nick Campos, Wheaton (W.-Warrenville South), 2011

[8.] 51, Nick Campos, Wheaton (W-Warrenville South), 2011 (36.3 avg.)

[8.] 51, Ryan Jacob, Normal (University), 2017

[12.] 50, Joel Pohlod, Auburn, 1973 (10 ga.)

[13.] 48, Dan Bishop, Greenfield, 1985

[13.] 48, Brandt Bennett, Stillman Valley, 1999

[15.] 47, John Bookout, Arlington Heights (Hersey), 1987

[15.] 47, C.J. O'Connell, Chicago (DeLaSalle), 2006 (1,559 yds.)

[17.] 46, Larry Pierson, Columbia, 1987

[17.] 46, Joel Wietfeldt, Auburn, 1997 (10 ga.)

[17.] 46, Dylan Brennan, Wilmette (Loyola), 2011

Most Punts, Game

[1.] 11, David Kenebrew, Oak Lawn (Richards) vs. Wheaton (Central), Nov. 16, 1991

[1.] 11, Ron Couch, Ottawa (Twp.) vs. Sterling (H.S.), 1992

[1.] 11, Brett Hays, Rochester vs. Tuscola, 1999

[4.] 10, Jerry Hughes, Ottawa (Marquette) vs. Spring Valley (Hall), Nov. 2, 1956

[4.] 10, Tom Grimm, Tremont vs. Princeville, Oct. 21, 1978

[4.] 10, Dave Scuito, Lisle (Benet Academy) vs. Calumet City (Thornton Fractional North), Nov. 10, 1984

[4.] 10, Chris Drake, Watseka vs. Herscher, Nov. 1, 1989

[4.] 10, Chris Crowe, Auburn vs. Girard, 2001 (39.3 avg.)

Longest Punt

[1.] 92, Dennis Grabarek, Calumet City (Thornton Fractional North) vs. Tinley Park (H.S.), 1984

[2.] 90, Bill Lucas, El Paso vs. Chillicothe, 1940

[3.] 89, Derek McShane, Algonquin (Jacobs) vs. Crystal Lake (Prairie Ridge), Oct. 24, 1998

[4.] 86, Dwayne Ware, Bloomington (H.S.) vs. Richton Park (Rich South), Nov. 14, 1987

[5.] 85, Matt Kendall, O'Fallon (H.S.) vs. Granite City, 2008

[6.] 84, John Stockton, Zion (Z.-Benton) vs. Crown, 1975

[7.] 82, Ben Orcutt, Buffalo Grove vs. Schaumburg, 1974

[8.] 81, Jim Braksick, Flanagan vs. Concord (Triopia), Nov. 22, 1974

[8.] 81, Michael Kotz, Chicago (St. Patrick) vs. Chicago Hts. (Marian), Sept. 30, 2005

[10.] 80, Mason Snow, Auburn vs. Virden, 1930

[10.] 80, Charles Leskovisek, Auburn vs. Virden, 1947

[10.] 80, Brian O'Toole, Richmond (R.-Burton) vs. Oregon, Nov. 13, 1982

[10.] 80, Tony Hart, Cerro Gordo vs. Arcola, 1985

[10.] 80, Jake Baxter, Robinson vs. Clinton, 1993

[15.] 79, Jay Johnson, East St. Louis (Sr.) vs. Danville (H.S.), Nov. 9, 1983

[15.] 79, Joel Dodson, Pontiac vs. Washington, 1997

[17.] 78, Ross Schulte, Mendon (Unity) vs. Camp Point (Central), 1988

[17.] 78, Tanner Knox, New Berlin vs Riverton, Oct. 14,2011

[19.] 77, Phil Sudlow, Jamaica (Salt Fork Storm) vs. East Central, 2002

[20.] 76, Dave Gordon, Bloomington (H.S.) vs. Normal (Community), 1981

[20.] 76, Mike Thompson, Clifton (Central) vs. Kankakee (McNamara), Nov. 4, 1987

[20.] 76, Joel Dodson, Pontiac vs. Spring Valley (Hall), Sept. 6, 1997

Punt Return Yardage

Most Yards on Punt Returns, Career

[1.] 1,196, Jeremy Sterzik, Pontiac, 1996-98

[2.] 929, Jake Cunningham, Pontiac, 2000-2003 (59 returns)

[3.] 906, Ryan Sjuts, St. Joseph (S.J.-Ogden), 1999-2001

[4.] 842, Seth Smith, Carbondale, 1990-92

[5.] 800, Kyle Dudley, Auburn, 2000-03

[6.] 710, Ashton Gronewold, Carthage, 2000-03

[7.] 638, Shane Sergent, Auburn, 2002-2005 (36 returns)

[8.] 605, Paul Eatinger, Woodstock (Marian), 1994-95

[9.] 571, Mark Gones, St. Joseph (SJ.-Ogden), 2006

[10.] 552, Kolin Peterson, Arcola, 1995-98

[11.] 548, Tom Hart, Pittsfield, 1991-92

[12.] 542, Joel Duermier, Genoa (G.-Kingston), 1973

[13.] 537, Greg Williams, Bolingbrook, 1991-93

[14.] 528, Craig Roscoe, Oswego, 1992

[15.] 478, Scott Allen, St. Charles, 1995-96

[16.] 474, Craig VanDuyne, Coal City, 1992-93

[17.] 472, Travann Hayes, Elgin (Larkin), 1997-99

[18.] 463, Robert Farmer, Bolingbrook, 1990-92

[19.] 449, Jim O'Brien, Monmouth (Warren), 1985-1988

[20.] 441, Mark Brynteson, Genoa (G.-Kingston), 1973-1975

Most Yards on Punt Returns, Season

[1.] 648, Lukas Graves, St. Joseph (S.J.-Ogden), 2007

[2.] 571, Mark Gones, St. Joseph (SJ-Ogden), 2006 (29 ret.)

[3.] 528, Craig Roscoe, Oswego., 1992

[4.] 510, Mike Embretson, Lexington, 2009

[5.] 496, Jake Cunningham, Pontiac, 2000 (23 returns)

[6.] 494, Jeremy Sterzik, Pontiac, 1997

[7.] 478, Seth Smith, Carbondale, 1991

[8.] 455, Kyle Dudley, Auburn, 2002 (24 ret.)

[9.] 454, Ryan Sjuts, St. Joseph (S. J.-Ogden), 2000

[10.] 452, Ryan Sjuts, St. Joseph (S.J.-Ogden), 2001

[11.] 436, Cory Duitsman, St. Joseph (S.J.-Ogden), 1997

[12.] 426, Scott Allen, St. Charles, 1996

[13.] 416, Tony Rodriguez, Casey (C.-Westfield), 1990

[14.] 399, Tom Hart, Pittsfield, 1992

[15.] 378, Ashton Gronewold, Carthage, 2002

[16.] 377, Kolin Peterson, Arcola, 1998

[16.] 377, Nick Territo, Petersburg (PORTA), 2007

[18.] 357, Jeremy Sterzik, Pontiac, 1998

[19.] 355, Nii Hammond, Bolingbrook, 1995

[19.] 355, Jeff Blackburn, St. Joseph (S.J.-Ogden), 1996

Most Yards on Punt Returns, Game

[1.] 242, Al Colby, Wheaton vs. Sycamore, 1923

[2.] 216, Jason Paproth, Auburn va. Nokomis, 1996

[3.] 201, Nick Law, Heyworth vs. Cullom (Tri-Point), Sept. 2, 2005 (70-65-66 yds.)

[4.] 178, Dave Livengood, Milledgeville vs. Freeport (Aquin), Nov. 11, 1981

[5.] 153, Lukas Graves, St. Joseph (S.J.-Ogden) vs. Watseka, 2007

[6.] 144, Reese Billingsley, Herrin vs Metropolis (Massac County), Spring 2021

[7.] 140, Nick Territo, Petersburg (PORTA) vs. Athens, 2007

[8.] 131, Jason Paproth, Auburn vs. Nokomis, 1996 (2 returns)

Touchdowns on Punt Returns

Most Touchdowns on Punt Returns, Career

[1.] 8, Seth Smith, Carbondale, 1990-92

[2.] 7, Stan Walker, Hampshire, 1975-1976

[2.] 7, Jeremy Sterzik, Pontiac, 1996-98

[2.] 7, Samson Evans, Crystal Lake (Prairie Ridge), 2014-17

[5.] 6, Robbie Eaton, DuQuoin, 1991-92

[5.] 6, Ryan Sjuts, St. Joseph (S.J.-Ogden), 1999-2001

[5.] 6, Payton Holmes, Aledo (Mercer County), 2011-2012

[8.] 5, Caleb Mullenix, Paris

[8.] 5, Robert Farmer, Bolingbrook, 1990-92

[8.] 5, Greg Williams, Bolingbrook, 1991-93

[8.] 5, Nick Territo, Petersburg (PORTA), 2008

[12.] 4, Bob Grossner, Auburn, 1953-56

[12.] 4, Ernest Crank, Bolingbrook, 1986-88

[12.] 4, Greg Williams, Bolingbrook, 1991-93

[12.] 4, Craig Roscoe, Oswego, 1992

[12.] 4, Todd Howard, Bolingbrook, 1994-95

[12.] 4, Jeff Blackburn, St. Joseph (S.J.-Ogden), 1996

[12.] 4, Justin Powers, Oneida (ROWVA), 1996-99

[12.] 4, Ashton Gronewold, Carthage, 2000-03

[12.] 4, Mark Gones, St. Joseph (SJ-Ogden), 2006

[12.] 4, Mike Embretson, Lexington, 2006-09

Most Touchdowns on Punt Returns, Season

[1.] 5, Stan Walker, Hampshire, 1976

[1.] 5, Jeremy Sterzik, Pontiac, 1997

[1.] 5, Nick Territo, Petersburg (PORTA), 2007

[1.] 5, Wyatt Fishel, Arcola, 2015

[5.] 4, Al Colby, Wheaton, 1923

[5.] 4, Robbie Eaton, DuQuoin, 1992

[5.] 4, Craig Roscoe, Oswego, 1992

[5.] 4, Jeff Blackburn, St. Joseph (S.J.-Ogden), 1996

[5.] 4, Kolin Peterson, Arcola, 1998

[5.] 4, Ryan Sjuts, St. Joseph (S. J.-Ogden), 2000

[5.] 4, Jason Horton, Naperville (Neuqua Valley), 2002

[5.] 4, Ashton Gronewold, Carthage, 2003

[5.] 4, Mark Gones, St. Joseph (SJ-Ogden), 2006

[5.] 4, Mike Embretson, Lexington, 2009

[5.] 4, Payton Holmes, Aledo (Mercer County), 2012

[16.] 3, Caleb Mullenix, Paris

[16.] 3, Tony Rodriguez, Casey (C.-Westfield), 1990

[16.] 3, Seth Smith, Carbondale, 1991, 1992

[16.] 3, Robert Farmer, Bolingbrook, 1992

[16.] 3, Corey Day, Bolingbrook, 1993

[16.] 3, Scott Allen, St. Charles, 1996

[16.] 3, Justin Powers, Oneida (ROWVA), 1997

[16.] 3, Matt Clark, Shelbyville, 1998

[16.] 3, Jake Cunningham, Pontiac, 2000

[16.] 3, Adam Clapp, Oakland, 2000

[16.] 3, Lukas Graves, St. Joseph (S.J.-Ogden), 2007

Most Touchdowns on Punt Returns, Game

[1.] 4, Al Colby, Wheaton vs. Sycamore, 1923

[2.] 3, Nick Law, Heyworth vs. Cullom (Tri-Point), Sept. 2, 2005

[3.] 2, Louis Schweitzer, Belleville (West) vs. Sparta, 1925

[3.] 2, Gary Hartshorn, Ottawa (Marquette) vs. Wheaton (Central), 1960

[3.] 2, Jim Fishel, Arcola vs. Georgetown (G.-Ridge Farm), Oct. 24, 1980 (55 and 45 yds.)

[3.] 2, Brad Alpert, Arlington Heights (Hersey) vs. Elk Grove Village (E.G.), 1991

[3.] 2, Craig Roscoe, Oswego vs. Maple Park (Kaneland), Sept. 11, 1992

[3.] 2, Chad Cline, Heyworth vs. Cullom (Tri-Point), Sept. 12, 1997

[3.] 2, Jeremy Sterzik, Pontiac vs. Bartonville (Limestone), Oct. 10, 1997 (45 and 40 yds.)

[3.] 2, Ryan Sjuts, St. Joseph (S. J.-Ogden) vs. Watseka, Oct. 6, 2000

[3.] 2, Adam Clapp, Oakland vs. Illiopolis, Oct. 13, 2000

[3.] 2, Reginald Gray, Chicago (Morgan Park) vs. Chicago (Harper), Nov. 13, 2001 (54 and 73 Yds.)

[3.] 2, Bryant Dority, Chicago (Vocational) vs. Chicago (Harlan), Sept. 12, 2002 (70 and 50 yds.)

[3.] 2, Tyler Holland, Glen Ellyn (Glenbard South) vs. Plainfield (South), Sept. 19, 2003 (52, 41 yds.)

[3.] 2, Lukas Graves, St. Joseph (S.J.-Ogden) vs. Watseka, 2007 (75 & 74 yds.)

[3.] 2, Nick Territo, Petersburg (PORTA) vs. Athens, 2007

[3.] 2, Nick Territo, Petersburg (PORTA) vs. Mendon (Unity), 2007

[3.] 2, Mike Embretson, Lexington vs. Carlyle, 2009

[3.] 2, Justin Mikolajczewski, Crystal Lake (Prairie Ridge) vs. Carpentersville (Dundee-Crown), Oct. 20, 2017

[3.] 2, Kyle Koelblinger, Crystal Lake (Prairie Ridge) vs. Huntley, Sept. 13, 2019

Kickoff Return Yardage

Most Yards on Kickoff Returns, Career

[1.] 1,679, Eric Bava, Riverside (R.-Brookfield), 1995-97

[2.] 1,131, Travann Hayes, Elgin (Larkin), 1997-99 (38 returns)

[3.] 1,094, Ethan Fischbach, Morrison, 2016 (28 returns)

[4.] 1,072, Kramer Sweeten, Lawrenceville, 2009-10

[5.] 1,054, Philip Goforth, Lisle (Benet Academy), 2001-02 (38 returns)

[6.] 1,030, T.J. Stinde, Lexington, 2006-09

[7.] 975, Steve Johnson, Arlington Hts. (Hersey), 1986-1988

[8.] 880, Joe Hyland, Lombard (Montini), 1992-93

[9.] 876, Justin Robles, Belvidere, 2013-15

[10.] 843, Derek Bowden, Bolingbrook, 1978-79

[11.] 826, Justin Powers, Oneida (ROWVA), 1996-99

[12.] 782, Rick Considine, Amboy, 1978-1979

[13.] 772, Craig VanDuyne, Coal City, 1992-93

[14.] 770, Brad Alpert, Arlington Heights (Hersey), 1990-91

[15.] 652, Floyd Webster, Kirkland (Hiawatha), 2006-08

Most Yards on Kickoff Returns, Season

[1.] 1094, Ethan Fischbach, Morrison, 2016 (28 returns)

[2.] 905, Kramer Sweeten, Lawrenceville, 2010

[3.] 700, Pat Usher, New Lenox (Lincoln-Way), 1992

[4.] 680, Derek Bowden, Bolingbrook, 1979

[5.] 668, T.J. Stinde, Lexington, 2008 (17 returns)

[6.] 661, Aaron Littig, Meredosia (M.-Chambersburg), 1993 (23 returns)

[7.] 654, Eric Bava, Riverside (R.-Brookfield), 1997

[8.] 652, Phillip Goforth, Lisle (Benet Academy), 2002 (19 returns)

[9.] 636, James Gwartney, Pittsfield, 2016 (33 returns)

[10.] 590, Nick Abernathy, Ottawa (Marquette), 2005 (32 returns)

[11.] 559, Eric Bava, Riverside (R.-Brookfield), 1996

[12.] 552, Tim McGugan, Chicago Hts. (Marian Catholic), 1978

[13.] 550, Sonny Usher, Mooseheart, 1989

[14.] 528, Stan Loyd, Auburn, 1978

[15.] 515, Brett Freedberg, Deerfield, 2012 (16 returns)

[16.] 499, Sam Shepherd, Algonquin (Jacobs), 2003

[16.] 499, Ryan Drazkowski, Ottawa (Marquette), 2006 (22 returns)

[18.] 490, Justin Robles, Belvidere, 2015

[19.] 478, Jason Horton, Naperville (Neuqua Valley), 2002

[20.] 472, Travann Hayes, Elgin (Larkin), 1999

Most Yards on Kickoff Returns, Game

[1.] 279, Mike Murrie, Harrisburg vs. Mt. Carmel, Nov. 9, 1983 (6 for 279)

[2.] 277, Ethan Fischbach, Morrison vs. Hamilton (West Hancock), October 14, 2016

[3.] 273, Ethan Fischbach, Morrison vs. Kewanee, August 26, 2016

[4.] 268, Sam Shepherd, Algonquin (Jacobs) vs. Woodstock, Oct. 3, 2003 (4 returns)

[5.] 234, Kramer Sweeten, Lawrenceville vs. Toledo (Cumberland), 2010 (4 returns)

[6.] 231, Wyatt Martin, Clinton vs. Shelbyville, Sept. 10, 2021

[7.] 217, Kramer Sweeten, Lawrenceville vs. Flora, 2010 (7 returns)

[8.] 201, Stan Loyd, Auburn vs Divernon, 1978 (3 returns)

[9.] 200, T.J. Stinde, Lexington vs. Fisher, Sept. 12, 2008

[10.] 199, John Attaway, Monticello vs. Clinton, Oct. 21, 1994 (3 for 199)

[11.] 193, Rich Skiles, Taylor Ridge (Rockridge) vs. Kankakee (McNamara), Nov. 27, 1987 (6 returns)

[12.] 188, Quincy Smith, Melrose Park (Walther Lutheran) vs. Aurora (Christian), Sept. 17, 2004 (89 & 99 yds.)

[13.] 182, Larry Gahr, Auburn vs Taylorville, 1964 (3 returns)

[14.] 179, Jabari Butler, Chicago (Lindblom) vs. Chicago (Phoenix Military Academy), Oct. 5, 2013 (3 returns 84, 80 & 15)

[15.] 175, Clyde Kuehn, Belleville (West) vs. Webster Groves, MO, 1965

[16.] 170, Shepard Little, Schaumburg vs. Chicago (Simeon), Nov. 6, 2010 (88 & 82 yds.)

[17.] 165, Justin Niles, Shelbyville vs. Sullivan, Aug. 27, 1999

[18.] 162, Jason Horton, Naperville (Neuqua Valley) vs. Plainfield, Sept. 6, 2002

[19.] 160, Robbie Brown, St. Joseph (S. J.-Ogden) vs. Georgetown (G.-Ridge Farm), Sept. 15, 2000

[20.] 159, Israel Adeoti, Plano vs. Norridge (Ridgewood), Oct. 31, 2015 Playoff Rd. 1 (99 & 60)

Longest Kickoff Return

[1.] 110, Walter Eckersall, Chicago (Hyde Park) vs. Chicago (South Division), 1902 (Note: Prior to 1912, the length of a football field was 110 yards.)

Touchdowns on Kickoff Returns

Most Touchdowns on Kickoff Returns, Career

[1.] 8, Ethan Fischbach, Morrison, 2016

[2.] 7, Eric Bava, Riverside (R.-Brookfield), 1995-97

[2.] 7, T.J. Stinde, Lexington, 2006-09

[4.] 6, Mike Williams, Cuba, 1994

[4.] 6, Ashton Gronewold, Carthage, 2000-03

[6.] 5, Walter Eckersall, Chicago (Hyde Park), 1900-02

[6.] 5, Mike Gilmartin, Lombard (Montini), 1984-85

[6.] 5, Craig VanDuyne, Coal City, 1992-93

[6.] 5, Travann Hayes, Elgin (Larkin), 1997-99

[6.] 5, Sam Shepherd, Algonquin (Jacobs), 2003

[11.] 4, Kramer Sweeten, Lawrenceville, 2009-10

[11.] 4, Samson Evans, Crystal Lake (Prairie Ridge), 2014-17

Most Touchdowns on Kickoff Returns, Season

[1.] 8, Ethan Fischbach, Morrison, 2016

[2.] 6, Mike Williams, Cuba, 1994

[3.] 5, Sam Shepherd, Algonquin (Jacobs), 2003

[3.] 5, T.J. Stinde, Lexington, 2008

[5.] 4, Walter Eckersall, Chicago (Hyde Park), 1902

[5.] 4, Tim McGugan, Chicago Hts. (Marian Catholic), 1978

[5.] 4, Mike Gilmartin, Lombard (Montini), 1984

[5.] 4, Craig VanDuyne, Coal City, 1993

[5.] 4, Jason Smith, Pontiac, 1994

[5.] 4, Eric Bava, Riverside (R.-Brookfield), 1997

[5.] 4, Jeremy Rhodes, Chicago (Brother Rice), 2007

[12.] 3, Dewey Johnson, Abingdon-Avon, (2014)

[12.] 3, Kramer Sweeten, Lawrenceville, 2010

[12.] 3, James Robinson, Rockford (Lutheran), 2013

[12.] 3, Jabari Butler, Chicago (Lindblom) 2013

Most Touchdowns on Kickoff Returns, Game

[1.] 3, Mike Gilmartin, Lombard (Montini) vs. Chicago Heights (Marian), 1984

[1.] 3, Sam Shepherd, Algonquin (Jacobs) vs. Woodstock, Oct. 3, 2003

[3.] 2, Walter Eckersall, Chicago (Hyde Park) vs. Chicago (West Division), 1902

[3.] 2, Clyde Kuehn, Belleville (West) vs. Webster Graves, MO, 1965 (cons.)

[3.] 2, Terry Weiand, Dakota vs. Stockton, September 15, 1972 (88 & 76 yards)

[3.] 2, David Rhodes, Pittsfield vs. Winchester, 1977

[3.] 2, Tim McGugan, Chicago Hts. (Marian Catholic) vs. Bolingbrook, 1978

[3.] 2, Stan Loyd, Auburn vs. Divernon, 1978

[3.] 2, Chris Johnson, Metamora vs. East Peoria, Sept. 18, 1992 (both 82)

[3.] 2, Tony Shragel, Knoxville vs. Orion, Sept. 25, 1992 (94 and 65 yds.)

[3.] 2, Mike Hawks, Petersburg (PORTA) vs. Eureka, 1993

[3.] 2, Mike Williams, Cuba vs. Monmouth (Yorkwood), 1994

[3.] 2, John Attaway, Monticello vs. Clinton, 1994 (both 92 yds.)

[3.] 2, Brett Johnson, Pekin vs. Peoria (Notre Dame), 1994

[3.] 2, Eric West, Colfax (Ridgeview) vs. Paxton (P.-Buckley-Loda), 1996 (94 & 90 yds.)

[3.] 2, Dirks, Moweaqua (Central A & M) vs. Maroa (M.-Forsyth), Oct. 9, 1998 (87 & 85 yds.)

[3.] 2, Dennis Sanders, Chicago (Dunbar) vs. Chicago (South Shore), Sept. 6, 2003

[3.] 2, Quincy Smith, Melrose Park (Walther Lutheran) vs. Aurora (Christian), Sept. 17, 2004 (89 & 99 yds.)

[3.] 2, Anthony Seay, Midlothian (Bremen) vs. Country Club Hills (Hillcrest), Sept. 23, 2005 (85 yds., twice)

[3.] 2, T.J. Stinde, Lexington vs. Fisher, Sept. 12, 2008

[3.] 2, Kramer Sweeten, Lawrenceville vs. Toledo (Cumberland), 2010

[3.] 2, Shephard Little, Schaumburg vs. Chicago (Simeon), Nov. 6, 2010 (88 & 82 yds.)

[3.] 2, Jabari Butler, Chicago (Lindblom) vs Chicago (Phoenix Military Academy), Oct. 5, 2013 (80 & 84 yds)

[3.] 2, Ryan Roscetti, Riverton vs. New Berlin, 2014

[3.] 2, Ethan Fischbach, Morrison vs. Kewanee, August 26, 2016 (85 & 84 yards)

[3.] 2, Ethan Fischbach, Morrison vs Hamilton (West Hancock), October 14, 2016 (88 & 87 yards)

[3.] 2, Wyatt Martin, Clinton vs. Shelbyville, Sept. 10, 2021 (90 & 86 yards)

Individual Defense

Passes Intercepted

Most Passes Intercepted, Career

[1.] 28, Jason Henry, Tolono (Unity), 1996-97

[2.] 27, Bob Westerkamp, Lombard (Montini), 1979-82

[3.] 25, Al Lakomskis, New Lenox (Providence), 1991-93

[3.] 25, Beau Edwards, Arcola, 2018-2021

[5.] 24, Jim Braksick, Flanagan, 1971-1974

[5.] 24, Dean Beck, Hebron (Alden-H.), 2003-06

[5.] 24, Jayton Dorsey, Chicago (Dunbar), 2011-13

[9.] 23, Mike McKibben, Tinley Park (Andrew), 1990-91

[9.] 23, Austin Lawrence, Greenville, 2012-14 (4, 13, 6)

[11.] 22, Chris Vandeventer, Villa Grove, 1989-92

[12.] 21, Drew Hummel, Auburn, 1979-82

[12.] 21, Mike Wright, Morris, 1988-89

[12.] 21, Sean Knox, White Hall (North Greene), 2001-04

[15.] 20, Michael Meunier, New Lenox (Providence), 1981-83

[15.] 20, Brett Thompson, Walnut (W.-LaMoille), 1989-91

[15.] 20, Dexter Reid, Mundelein (Carmel), 2000-02

[15.] 20, Chris Katzmark, Rochester, 2000-02

[19.] 19, Matt Cesarone, Geneva, 1984-85

[19.] 19, Ben Moss, Lake Forest (H.S.), 1991-93

Most Passes Intercepted, Season

[1.] 16, Mike Wright, Morris, 1989

[2.] 15, Alan Lakomskis, New Lenox (Providence), 1992

[2.] 15, Bill Brune, Springfield (Sacred Heart-Griffin), 1995

[2.] 15, Jason Henry, Tolono (Unity), 1996

[2.] 15, Chris Katzmark, Rochester, 2002

[6.] 14, Gary Chinn, Kankakee (McNamara), 1981

[6.] 14, Kevin Brunstein, Concord (Triopia), 1988

[6.] 14, Drake Marshall, Belleville (Althoff), 1990

[6.] 14, Matt Johnson, Rockford (Boylan Catholic) 2012

[6.] 14, Jayton Dorsey, Chicago (Dunbar), 2013

[11.] 13, George Chianakas, Eureka, 1942

[11.] 13, Norm Botteron, Hampshire, 1968

[11.] 13, Ed Harseim, Morris, 1969

[11.] 13, Bob Westerkamp, Lombard (Montini), 1982

[11.] 13, Eric Parker, Joliet (Twp.), 1995

[11.] 13, Jason Henry, Tolono (Unity), 1997

[11.] 13, Al Mau, Frankfort (Lincoln-Way East), 2005

[11.] 13, Austin Lawrence, Greenville, 2013

[19.] 12, Mark Harrington, Morris, 1983

[19.] 12, Michael Meunier, New Lenox (Providence), 1983

[19.] 12, Mike McKibben, Tinley Park (Andrew), 1991

[19.] 12, Brad Schmitt, Coal City, 1993

[19.] 12, Sean Knox, White Hall (North Greene), 2003

[19.] 12, Matt Pelton, Bloomington (Central Catholic), 2006

[19.] 12, Chris Schultz, Plainfield (Central), 2007

[19.] 12, Jason Bennett, Peoria (H.S.), 2015

Most Passes Intercepted, Game

[1.] 6, Derek Warner, Rantoul vs. Gibson City, 1973

[1.] 6, Chad Thoma, Bloomington (Central Catholic) vs. Clinton, Oct. 11, 1991

[3.] 5, Tom Maloney, Alton (Marquette) vs. Wentzville, MO, 1975

[3.] 5, Mark Larimore, Mascoutah vs. Wood River (East Alton-W.R.), 1977

[3.] 5, Bob Westerkamp, Lombard (Montini) vs. Olympia Fields (Rich Central), 1982

[3.] 5, Tony Niemo, Wauconda vs. Cary (C.-Grove), Aug. 30, 1985

[3.] 5, Jamie Hogan, Granite City vs. Cahokia, Sept. 5, 1986

[3.] 5, Beau Edwards, Arcola vs. Villa-Grove Heritage, April 23, 2021

[9.] 4, Dick Thomas, Rock Island (H.S.) vs. East Moline (United), 1949

[9.] 4, Jerry Hewerdine, Fisher vs. LeRoy, Sept. 23, 1966

[9.] 4, Ken Klimes, Berwyn (Morton West) vs. Villa Park (Willowbrook), Oct. 4, 1969

[9.] 4, Tom Nardi, Auburn vs. Pawnee, 1971

[9.] 4, Jim Blome, Belleville (Althoff) vs. Alton, Oct. 21, 1972

[9.] 4, James Ambrose, LeRoy vs. Heyworth, 1979

[9.] 4, Brad Fanale, Riverton vs. Havana, 1982

[9.] 4, Rob Neirynck, Bloomington (Central Catholic) vs. Villa Grove, Nov. 9, 1983

[9.] 4, Paul Petty, Pittsfield vs. Quincy (Notre Dame), 1984

[9.] 4, Jason Knapp, Morris vs. Ottawa (Twp.), 1986

[9.] 4, Joe Starkey, Streator (Twp.) vs. Chillicothe (Illinois Valley Central), Sept. 20, 1986

[9.] 4, Pat New, Lisle (Benet Academy) vs. Lombard (Montini), Oct. 4, 1986

[9.] 4, Ryan Cox, Rossville (R.-Alvin) vs. Bement, Nov. 4, 1989

[9.] 4, Ryan Treiber, Gurnee (Warren) vs. Vernon Hills, Sept. 20, 2002

[9.] 4, Chris Slater, Martinsville vs. Flora, Sept. 19, 2003

[9.] 4, Sean Knox, White Hall (North Greene) vs. Rushville, Nov. 1, 2003

[9.] 4, Pagel Williams, Chicago (Morgan Park) vs. Chicago (Harper), Sept. 11, 2004

[9.] 4, Sean Knox, White Hall (North Greene) vs. Greenfield, Sept. 17, 2004

[9.] 4, Jessie Milks, Dakota vs. Orangeville, Oct. 21, 2006

[9.] 4, Benjamin Mathis, Springfieldd (H.S.) vs. Collinsville, Aug. 24, 2007

[9.] 4, Chris Schultz, Plainfield (Central) vs. Oswego (East), Sept. 7, 2007

[9.] 4, Mike Tauchman, Palatine (Fremd) vs. Palatine (H.S.), Sept. 28, 2007

[9.] 4, Dwight Jackson, Streator vs. Princeton, Sept. 12, 2008

[9.] 4, Kennedy Vogt, Nashville vs Sparta, 2012

[9.] 4, Dalton Hoch, Carterville vs. Benton, Nov. 3, 2012

[9.] 4, Christian Skerrett, Chicago (Prosser) vs. Chicago (Senn), 2015

Most Touchdowns on Interception Returns, Career

[1.] 5, Joe Roberts, El Paso, 1920-1922

[2.] 4, Jason Henry, Tolono (Unity), 1996-97

[2.] 4, Kalium Ewing, LaGrange Park (Nazaraeth Academy), 2011

[2.] 4, MJ Zepeda, Aurora (Christian), 2012-2013

[2.] 4, Colton Fauver, Salt Fork, 2012-2014

[2.] 4, ScottyTumilty, Villa Park (Willowbrook), 2017-2018

[7.] 3, Brandon Walgren, Aurora (Christian), 2012-2013

[8.] 2, John Henry, Oakland, 1999-2001

[8.] 2, Nate Peterson, Aurora (Christian), 2002-2004

[8.] 2, Ryan Suttle, Aurora (Christian), 2011-2012

[8.] 2, Devin Morford, Aledo (Mercer County), 2012

[8.] 2, Joel Bouagnon, Aurora (Christian), 2012

[8.] 2, Hayden Adams, Villa Park (Willowbrook), 2012-13

[8.] 2, Trey Madsen, Aurora (Christian), 2017-2018

[8.] 2, Josh Dornink, Aurora (Christian), 2018-2021

[8.] 2, Bryar Cosgrove, 2023-2024

Most Touchdowns on Interception Returns, Season

[1.] 6, Eric Parker, Joliet (Twp.), 1995

[2.] 4, George Chianakas, Eureka, 1942

[2.] 4, Arthur Sargent, East St. Louis (Sr.), 1985

[2.] 4, Jake Lindley, Schaumburg, 1996

[2.] 4, Kalium Ewing, LaGrange Park (Nazaraeth Academy), 2011

[6.] 3, Don Cash Seaton, El Paso, 1917

[6.] 3, Joe Roberts, El Paso, 1922

[6.] 3, Geo Votava, Belleville (West), 1923

[6.] 3, Jim Cryder, Morris, 1948

[6.] 3, Don Ballard, Greenfield, 1961

[6.] 3, Gregg Gundy, Flanagan, 1974

[6.] 3, Bret Melton, Kirkland (Hiawatha), 1983

[6.] 3, Shannon Heston, Bethalto (Civic Memorial), 1993

[6.] 3, Rob Hakes, Minonk (Fieldcrest), 1993

[6.] 3, Jason Henry, Tolono (Unity), 1997

[6.] 3, Michael Dietrich, Lake Zurich, 2006

[6.] 3, MJ Zepeda, Aurora (Christian), 2012

[6.] 3, Scotty Tumilty, Villa Park (Willowbrook), 2018

[19.] 2, Nate Peterson, Aurora (Christian), 2004

[19.] 2, Joel Bouagnon, Aurora (Christian), 2012

[19.] 2, Devin Morford, Aledo (Mercer County), 2012

[19.] 2, Josh Dornink, Aurora (Christian), 2018

[19.] 2, Creide Skubic, Coal City, 2023

Most Touchdowns on Interception Returns, Game

[1.] 3, Geo Votava, Belleville (West) vs. Granite City, 1923

[1.] 3, George Chianakas, Eureka vs. Farmington, 1942

[1.] 3, Colin Luczynski, Frankfort (Lincoln-Way East) vs. Lockport (Twp.), Oct. 29, 2004

[1.] 3, Joe Gibson, Chicago (Brother Rice) vs. Kankakee (McNamara), Sept. 3, 2005

[1.] 3, Dalton Hoel, Tuscola vs Villa Grove-Heritage, Sept. 2, 2016

[6.] 2, Bob Enger, Morris vs. Dwight, 1947

[6.] 2, Don Ballard, Greenfield vs. Carrollton, Nov. 10, 1961

[6.] 2, Mike Heaton, Ottawa (Marquette) vs. Wheaton (St. Francis), Nov. 3, 1962

[6.] 2, Jed Waters, Morris vs. Sheridan, 1965

[6.] 2, Mike Harris, Normal (Community) vs. Washington, Oct. 3, 1969

[6.] 2, Bret Melton, Kirkland (Hiawatha) vs. Rockford (Lutheran), 1983

[6.] 2, Steve Zuber, Assumption vs. Moweaqua, 1985

[6.] 2, Bobby Bowser, Bridgeport (Red Hill) vs. Albion (Edwards County), 1986

[6.] 2, Jason Long, Metamora vs. Bartonville (Limestone), 1991

[6.] 2, Shannon Hamilton, Chicago (Kennedy) vs. Chicago (Crane), Sept. 12, 1991

[6.] 2, Matt Spittler, Martinsville vs. Broadlands (Heritage), Sept. 18, 1992 (55 and 88 yds.)

[6.] 2, Ryan Wallace, Monmouth (H.S.) vs. Taylor Ridge (Rockridge), Oct. 12, 1992

[6.] 2, Carlos Burns, Chicago (Robeson) vs. Chicago (DuSable), 1993

[6.] 2, Rob Hakes, Minonk (Fieldcrest) vs. Mackinaw (Deer Creek-M.), 1993

[6.] 2, Marcus Smith, Bolingbrook vs. Burbank (Reavis), 1995

[6.] 2, John Buckley, Chicago (Brother Rice) vs. Burbank (St. Laurence), Sept. 9, 1995

[6.] 2, Lance Shaner, Toulon (Stark County) vs. Bradford, 1996

[6.] 2, Travis Andrew, Clinton vs. Warrensburg (W.-Latham), Sept. 5, 1997 (70 and 60 yds)

[6.] 2, Kip Daniels, Colfax (Ridgeview) vs. Gridley, Sept. 12, 1997 (50 and 58 yds)

[6.] 2, David Splithoff, Northbrook (Glenbrook North) vs. Des Plaines (Maine West), Oct. 1, 1999

[6.] 2, Travann Hayes, Elgin (Larkin) vs. Aurora (East), Oct. 1, 1999 (41 and 43 yds.)

[6.] 2, Bob Harazin, Wheaton (St. Francis) vs. , (75 & 80 Yds.), 2000

[6.] 2, Marcus Reynolds. Chicago (De La Salle) vs. Chicago (St. Francis de Sales), Aug. 26, 2000 (41 & 71 yds.)

[6.] 2, Ryan Armetta, Mahomet (M.-Seymour) vs. Charleston, Sept. 8, 2000

[6.] 2, John Moore, Lemont vs. Elmwood Park, Oct. 15, 2001

[6.] 2, Karmie Williams, Chicago (Dunbar) vs. Bradley (B.-Bourbonnais), Sept. 6, 2002

[6.] 2, Chris Cryder, Morris vs. Norridge (Ridgewood), Oct. 25, 2002

[6.] 2, Dan Volpe, carol Stream (Glenbard North) vs. Wheaton (North), Sept. 10, 2004 (53 & 45 yds.)

[6.] 2, Jake Gaebler, Mundelein (H.S.) vs. Lake Forest, Oct. 8, 2004

[6.] 2, Dean Beck, Hebron (Alden-H.) vs. Moodeheart, 2005

[6.] 2, Colin Greiner, New Lenox (Lincoln-Way Central) vs. Tinley Park (Andrew), Sept. 2, 2005

[6.] 2, Patrick Ziegenfuss, Mt. Prospect (Prospect) vs. Buffalo Grove, Oct. 19, 2007

[6.] 2, Aaron Williams, Georgetown (G.-Ridge Farm) vs. Danville (Schlarman), Sept. 19, 2008

[6.] 2, Terry Hawthorn, East St. Louis (Sr.) vs. Chicago (La Salle), Nov. 8, 2008 (65 & 50 yds.)

[6.] 2, Jake Wagner, Belleville (West) vs. Collinsville, Sept. 11, 2009 (32 & 61 yds.)

[6.] 2, Kalium Ewing, LaGrange Park (Nazareth Academy), 2011

[6.] 2, Matt Hanson, Wheaton (St. Francis) vs. Chicago (De La Salle), Oct. 17, 2014

[6.] 2, Caleb Baptist, Auburn vs. Riverton, 2016 (84 and 43 yds.)

[6.] 2, Byron vs. Rock Falls, Aug. 25, 2023

Longest Interception Return for Touchdown

[1.] 109, Kevin Parker, Round Lake vs. Waucondo, Sept. 28, 2002

[1.] 109, Reid Baumgarte, Benton vs. Pinckneyville, Sept. 11, 2021

[3.] 107, Tony DiMonte, Barrington vs. Palatine (Fremd), Sept. 23, 2004

[4.] 106, Mike Durham, Dunlap vs. Pontiac, Oct. 5, 1990

[5.] 105, Eric Bush, Quincy (Sr.) vs. East Peoria, Oct. 25, 1985

[5.] 105, Blain Carr, Chatham (Glenwood) vs. Taylorville, Sept. 10, 2004

[5.] 105, Clayton Corken, Sherrard vs. Manlius (Bureau Valley), Oct. 2, 2015

[8.] 104, Jim Kelly, Elmwood Park vs. Riverside (R.-Brookfield), Nov. 2, 1985

[8.] 104, Mat Quinn, Chicago (Marist) vs. Burbank (St. Laurence), 1986

[10.] 103, Scott Toberman, Nokomis vs. Palmyra (Northwestern), 1986

[10.] 103, Shannon Washington, Evanston (Twp.) vs. Highland Park, 1991

[10.] 103, Chris Dockery, Lisle (Sr.) vs. Addison (Driscoll), Nov. 6, 1991

[10.] 103, Jason McDearmon, Morrison vs. Port Byron (Riverdale), Sept. 25, 1998

[10.] 103, Adam Mock, Mattoon vs. Chicago (Robeson), Nov. 2, 2002 (1st round, playoffs)

[15.] 102, Tom Grimm, Tremont vs. Cuba, 1977

[15.] 102, Mike McNeive, Freeport (H.S.) vs. Rockton (Hononegah), Oct. 9, 1987

[15.] 102, Dryke Maricle, Peoria Heights vs. Tremont, 1991

[15.] 102, Todd McPartlin, New Lenox (Providence) vs. Chicago Heights (Marian Catholic), 1992 (playoff)

[15.] 102, Matt Hanlon, Gilman (Iroquois West) vs. Watseka, Oct. 23, 1992

[15.] 102, Trevor Carlson, Woodhull (AlWood) vs. Oneida (ROWVA), Oct. 8, 2004

[15.] 102, Jasper DeBerry, Chicago (Fenger) vs. Chicago (Farragut), Sept. 11, 2005

[15.] 102, Keaton Garner, Moweaqua (Central A&M) vs Milford Aug. 29, 2015

[15.] 102, Rod-Shad Woods, Chicago (Leo) vs Chicago (DePaul Prep), Sept. 8, 2018

Most Fumbles Recovered, Career

[1.] 18, Tim Walsh, Bement, 1984-87

[2.] 15, Mike Sule, Auburn, 1968-71

[3.] 14, Troy Wolford, Oneida (ROWVA), 1984-86

[4.] 13, Mike Dodson, Auburn, 1974-77

[5.] 11, Bob Englebretson, Belleville (West), 1959-61

[5.] 11, Pete Hynes, El Paso, 1979-81

[5.] 11, Yale Acton, Bolingbrook, 1983-86

[5.] 11, Todd Drake, Byron, 1985-1986

[5.] 11, Rick Scott, Greenfield, 1989-91

[5.] 11, Earl Wright, Mooseheart, 1990-93

[11.] 10, Bob Ihlenfeldt, Auburn, 1959-62

[11.] 10, Dan Barton, Pittsfield, 1982-83

[11.] 10, Doug Stuart, Greenfield, 1985-87

[11.] 10, Jonathan Taylor, Westchester (St Joseph), 2016

Fumbles Recovered

Most Fumbles Recovered, Season

[1.] 11, Rick Scott, Greenfield, 1991

[2.] 10, Jonathan Taylor, Westchester (St Joseph), 2016

[3.] 9, Jack Stoner, Winchester, 1956

[3.] 9, Deron Patton, Columbia, 1989

[3.] 9, Alex Taflinger, Oneida (ROWVA), 2012

[6.] 8, Joe Weiss, Mooseheart, 1987

[6.] 8, Tim Peasley, Maroa (M.-Forsyth), 2004

[6.] 8, Curt Beckman, Maroa (M.-Forsyth), 2012

[9.] 7, Mike Sule, Auburn, 1971

[9.] 7, Mike Dobson, Auburn, 1976

[9.] 7, Pete Hynes, El Paso, 1980

[9.] 7, Yale Acton, Bolingbrook, 1984

[9.] 7, Troy Wolford, Oneida (ROWVA), 1985

[9.] 7, Tim Walsh, Bement, 1985

[9.] 7, Kevin Baker, Auburn, 1986

[9.] 7, Chris Monahan, Arcola, 1990

[9.] 7, Joe Maley, Auburn, 1994

[18.] 6, Bob Ihlenfeldt, Auburn, 1960

[18.] 6, Tom Neiman, Wilmette (Loyola Academy), 1966

[18.] 6, Paul Adamson, Belleville (West), 1967

[18.] 6, Keith Ihlandfeldt, Belleville (West), 1967

[18.] 6, Tom Craven, Chatham (Glenwood), 1974

[18.] 6, Mark Colvin, Lawrenceville, 1975

[18.] 6, John Yakie, Chatham (Glenwood), 1978

[18.] 6, Dan Barton, Pittsfield, 1983

[18.] 6, Brian Copple, El Paso, 1983

[18.] 6, T.J. Henry, Lawrenceville, 1984

[18.] 6, Dan Jesse, LeRoy, 1984

[18.] 6, Lee Schaller, Genoa (G.-Kingston), 1986

[18.] 6, Robbie Wanless, Riverton, 1986

[18.] 6, Todd Drake, Byron, 1986

[18.] 6, Tadd Flowers, Greenville, 1990

[18.] 6, Andy Voris, Casey (C.-Westfield), 1990

[18.] 6, Robert Wilson, Sesser (S.-Valier), 1991

[18.] 6, Jon Freedlund, Byron, 1992

[18.] 6, Mike Adams, Chicago (Luther North), 1996

[18.] 6, Craig Murray, Mt. Carroll (Thomson). 1999

[18.] 6, Dillon Clanton, Greenville, 2011

[18.] 6, Theo Gibbs, Greenville, 2012

[18.] 6, Logan Snyder, Aledo (Mercer County), 2012

[18.] 6, Korbyn Personett, Pittsfield, 2014

Most Fumbles Recovered, Game

[1.] 6, Brendan Cameron, Park Ridge (Maine South) vs. Waukegan, Oct. 13, 2001

[2.] 5, Rich Dalman, Nashville vs. Pinckneyville, 1965

[3.] 4, Mike Adams, Chicago (Luther North) vs. Chicago (Luther South), 1996

[3.] 4, Scott Duffield, Lewistown vs. Peoria Hts., Sept. 15, 2000

[3.] 4, Ben Holman, Eureka vs. Manlius (Bureau Valley), 2001

[3.] 4, Jeff Meisenheimer, Palmyra (Northwestern) vs. Winchester (West Central), Aug. 29, 2003

[3.] 4, Alex Taflinger, Oneida (ROWVA) vs. Norridge (Ridgewood), Sept. 28, 2012

[3.] 4, Jonathan Taylor, Westchester (St Joseph) vs. Elmwood Park, August 26, 2016

[9.] 3, Kyle Edwards, Aurora (Catholic) vs. Elgin (St. Edward), Sept.7, 2007

[9.] 3, Mark Kerr, Auburn vs. Girard, 1972

[9.] 3, John Truelove, Casey (C.-Westfield) vs. Woodstock (Marian), 1985

[9.] 3, Chung Sul, Northbrook (Glenbrook North), 1987

[9.] 3, Cody Stamp, Cerro Gordo vs. ??, 1989

[9.] 3, Toby Glass, Metropolis (Massac County), 1990

[9.] 3, Shane Livvix, Casey (C.-Westfield) vs. Oblong, 1991

[9.] 3, Matt Orwig, Toulon (Stark County) vs. Woodhull (Alwood), 1994

[9.] 3, Clint Terwilliger, Toulon (Stark County) vs. Cambridge, 1997

[9.] 3, Andy Lubesnick, Northbrook (Glenbrook North), 2001

[9.] 3, Brandon Dockery, Chicago (Morgan Park) vs. Belvidere, Oct. 26, 2001 (state playoffs)

[9.] 3, Bill Spieth, Flossmoor (Homewood-F.) vs. Chicago Hts. (Bloom), Oct. 25, 2002 (2 tds.)

[9.] 3, Charlie Auteberry, Hume (Shiloh) vs. South Piatt, 2006

[9.] 3, Chris Hedrick, Mercer County (Formerly Aledo-Westmer), Sept. 17, 2010

[9.] 3, Kyle Langenderfer, Orland Park (Sandburg) vs. Frankfort (Lincoln-Way East), Oct. 1, 2010

[9.] 3, Austin Rooth, Aledo (Mercer County) vs. Belville (Althoff Catholic), Nov. 23, 2012

Most Touchdowns on Fumble Returns, Season

[1.] 2, John Schoffstall, Belleville (West), 1952

[1.] 2, John Gain, Belleville (West), 1955

[1.] 2, Gary Blome, Belleville (Althoff), 1964

[1.] 2, Harry Adams, Byron, 1969

[1.] 2, Dave Anderson, Flanagan, 1974

[1.] 2, Jim Braksick, Flanagan, 1974

[1.] 2, John Knobloch, Normal (Community), 1976

[1.] 2, Marty Heller, El Paso, 1978

[1.] 2, Lee Schaller, Genoa (G.-Kingston), 1986

[1.] 2, James Nutt, Sesser (S.-Valier), 1991

[1.] 2, Simeon Rice, Chicago (Mount Carmel), 1991

[1.] 2, Rusty Voss, Mendon (Unity), 1996

[1.] 2, Joe Langdon, Jacksonville (Routt), 2006

[1.] 2, Kyle Koelblinger, Crystal Lake (Prairie Ridge), 2019

Most Touchdowns on Fumble Returns, Game

[1.] 2, John Knoblough, Normal (Community) vs. Jacksonville (H.S.), 1976

[1.] 2, Marty Heller, El Paso vs. Mackinaw (Deer Creek-M.), Oct. 6, 1978

[1.] 2, Elliot Sedgwick, Lexington vs. Cullom (Tri-Point), Sept. 15, 2000

[1.] 2, Bill Spieth, Flossmoor (Homewood-F.) vs. Chicago Hts. (Bloom), Oct. 25, 2002

[1.] 2, Kyle Grisius, Cary (C.-Grove) vs. Grayslake, Oct. 7, 2005 (92 & 46 yds.)

[1.] 2, Tyler Oakley, Lena (L-Winslow) vs. Downs (Tri-Valley), Nov.29, 2013 (60 & 68 yrds) title game

Blocked Kicks

Most Blocked Kicks, Career

[1.] 11, Tim Walsh, Stanford (Olympia), 1990

[1.] 11, Brian Sipe, Mt. Vernon, 2008-09

[3.] 10, David Gowing, Mt. Prospect (Prospect), 1997-98

[4.] 9, Jon Kowalyshen, Franklin Park (Leyden), 1997-98

[5.] 8, Matt Umbarger, St. Joseph (S.J.-Ogden), 1999-2001

[5.] 8, Zach Becker, St. Joseph (S.J.-Ogden), 2006-07

[7.] 7, Carl Verble, Anna (A.-Jonesboro), 1945-1946

[7.] 7, Mark Wertz, St. Joseph (S. J.-Ogden), 1998-2000

[7.] 7, Dave Francioni, Hoffman Estates (Conant), 2000-01

[7.] 7, Blake Suhling, Riverton, 2013-2014

[11.] 6, Frank McCartney, Pittsfield, 1984-85

[12.] 5, Jack Eddy, Normal (University), 1972

[12.] 5, Jim Concklin, Bloomington (Central Catholic), 1991

[14.] 4, Bob Corcoran, Ottawa (Marquette), 1956

[14.] 4, James Wilson, Flossmoor (Homewood-F.), 1992

Most Blocked Kicks, Season

[1.] 8, Dan Bridge, Tuscola, 1999

[2.] 7, Brian Sipe, Mt. Vernon, 2009

[3.] 6, Carl Verble, Anna (A.-Jonesboro), 1946

[3.] 6, David Gowing, Mt. Prospect (Prospect), 1998

[3.] 6, Gannon Novak, New Lenox (Providence), 2004

[3.] 6, Carter Lambin, Farmington, 2023

[7.] 5, Jack Eddy, Normal (University), 1972

[7.] 5, Matt Russell, Belleville (East), 1991

[7.] 5, James Kary, St. Joseph (S. J.-Ogden), 1995

[7.] 5, Matt Umbarger, St. Joseph (S. J.-Ogden), 2000

[7.] 5, Dave Francioni, Hoffman Estates (Conant), 2000

[7.] 5, Jon Kowalyshen, Franklin Park (Leyden), 2000

[13.] 4, Brett Sharkey, Hoffman Estates (Conant), 1989

[13.] 4, Jon Kowalshyen, Franklin Park (Leyden), 1997

[13.] 4, Matt Roth, Villa Park (Willowbrook), 2000

[13.] 4, Blake Suhling, Riverton, 2013

Most Blocked Kicks, Game

[1.] 3, Frank Nuckolls, Auburn vs. Waverly, 1931

[1.] 3, Bob Corcoran, Ottawa (Marquette) vs. DeKalb, Sept. 22, 1956

[1.] 3, Tracy Graham, Chicago (St. Rita) vs. South Holland (Thornwood), Nov. 3, 1990

[1.] 3, Joshua Harmon, Franklin Grove (Franklin Center) vs. South Beloit, Sept. 6, 1991

[1.] 3, Joel McCree, Bolingbrook vs. Joliet (West), 1992

[1.] 3, Chicago (Mt. Carmel) vs. Chicago (De LaSalle), Oct. 22, 1999

[1.] 3, Matt Umbarger, St. Joseph (S. J.-Ogden) vs. Georgetown (G.-Ridge Farm), Sept. 15, 2000

[1.] 3, Tyler Todd, Fithian (Oakwood) vs. Hoopeston (H.-Area), Sept. 19, 2009

[9.] 2, Bob Housman, Oak Lawn (Community), 1966

[9.] 2, C.J. Kupec, Oak Lawn (Community), 1966

[9.] 2, Dan Nord, Normal (Community) vs. Bloomington (Trinity), 1967

[9.] 2, Stan Camp, Normal (Community) vs. Decatur (St. Teresa), 1970

[9.] 2, Brian Anderson, Oneida (ROWVA) vs. Kewanee (Wethersfield), Oct. 30, 1981

[9.] 2, Lucius Mackey, Chicago (C. Vocational) vs. Chicago (Phillips), 1991

[9.] 2, Travis Huffman, Oneida (ROWVA) vs. Lewistown, Oct. 28, 1994

[9.] 2, Josh Johnson, Oneida (ROWVA) vs. Bradford (B.-Henry), Sept. 22, 1995

[9.] 2, Jon Kowalshyen, Franklin Park (Leyden) vs. Schaumburg, Aug. 29, 1997

[9.] 2, Glenn Holland, Franklin Park (Leyden) vs. Morton, Oct. 11, 1997

[9.] 2, Dan Hall, Oneida (ROWVA) vs. Westmer, Oct. 23, 1998

[9.] 2, Jon Kowalyshen, Franklin Park (Leyden) vs. Moline, Oct. 30, 1998

[9.] 2, Mike Maloney, Joliet (Catholic) vs. Chicago (Mt. Carmel), Aug. 28, 1999

[9.] 2, Jake Dean, Lockport (Twp.) vs. Downers Grove (South), Aug. 24, 2001

[9.] 2, Chris Cryder, Morris, vs. Country Club Hills (Hillcrest), Nov. 7, 2003

[9.] 2, Eric Eric Achaid, Hebron (Alden-H.) vs. Freeport (Aquin). 2005

[9.] 2, Tyler West, Downers Grove (South) vs. Addison (A. Trail), Sept. 30, 2005

[9.] 2, Maurice Hill, Bolingbrook vs. New Lenox (Lincoln-Way Central), Oct. 21, 2005

[9.] 2, Brian Sipe, Mt. Vernon, 2009

[9.] 2, Carter Lambin Farmington vs. Mercer County 2023

Most Touchdowns Returning Blocked Kicks, Career

[1.] 3, Carl Verble, Anna (A.-Jonesboro), 1946

[1.] 3, Jon Kowalyshen, Franklin Park (Leyden), 1997-98

Most Touchdowns Returning Blocked Kicks, Season

[1.] 4, Brett Sharkey, Hoffman Estates (Conant), 1989

[2.] 3, Carl Verble, Anna (A.-Jonesboro), 1946

[3.] 2, Jon Kowalyshen, Franklin Park (Leyden), 1998

[3.] 2, Matt Umbarger, St. Joseph (S.J.-Ogden) vs. Georgetown (G.-Ridge Farm), 2000

Solo Tackles

Most Solo Tackles, Career

[1.] 420, Buck Casson, Pontiac, 1999-2002

[2.] 378, Jack Traynor, Lake Forest (H.S.), 2012-2014

[3.] 355, Brian Zeeb, Greenville, 1988-90

[4.] 336, Scott Germain, Columbia, 1987-1989

[5.] 326, Matt Wenger, Dakota, 2003-05

[6.] 309, Aaron Vogt, Pontiac, 1999-2002

[7.] 301, Robert May, Waukegan, 1997-98

[8.] 298, Dallas Roberts, Mendon (Unity), 1994-96

[9.] 293, Kyle McGivney, Warren (W.-River Ridge), 2004-06

[10.] 291, Mark Henderson, Pittsfield, 1990-92

[11.] 286, John Mendes, Chicago (Luther North), 1994-97

[12.] 285, Jeremy Angelo, Auburn, 1998-2001

[13.] 267, Dylan Bone, Greenville, 2010-11

[14.] 258, Brian Zeeb, Greenville, 1989-90

[15.] 257, Korbyn Personett, Pittsfield, 2014-2016

[16.] 255, John Fermon, Georgetown (G.-Ridge Farm), 2003-06

[17.] 254, Brian Zeeb, Greenville, 1980-90

[17.] 254, Luke Venegoni, Mundelein (Carmel), 2010

[19.] 243, Eric Garrett, Bolingbrook, 1993-95

[19.] 243, Cody Leonard, Carrollton, 2011-2014

Most Solo Tackles, Season

[1.] 176, Jason Trotter, Macon (Meridian), 1999

[2.] 169, Joe Leitner, Edwardsville (H.S.), 1967

[3.] 160, Kirk Stevens, Princeton, 1989

[4.] 157, Kevin Jordan, Dakota, 1999

[5.] 155, Matt Wenger, Dakota, 2005

[6.] 154, Dave Francioni, Hoffman Estates (Conant), 2001

[7.] 152, Connor Kensel, Plano, 2018

[8.] 149, Chris Dawson, Deerfield, 2019

[9.] 148, Dylan Bone, Greenville, 2011

[10.] 147, Kurt Holler, Schaumburg, 1999

[11.] 145, Kelly Duncan, Greenville, 1987

[12.] 144, Kyle McGivney, Warren (W.-River Ridge), 2006

[12.] 144, Devin Meisinger, Greenville, 2011

[14.] 141, Dennis Winkler, Newman, 1962

[15.] 140, Robert May, Waukegan, 1998

[16.] 137, Mark Henderson, Pittsfield, 1992

[17.] 134, Josh Brummett, Auburn, 2004

[18.] 133, John Mendes, Chicago (Luther North), 1997

[19.] 132, Brian Zeeb, Greenville, 1989

[19.] 132, Mark Pessman, Fulton, 1991

Most Solo Tackles, Game

[1.] 27, Kyle McGivney, Warren (W.-River Ridge) vs. East Dubuque, 2006

[2.] 26, Ron Willis, Peoria Heights vs. Farmington, 2013

[3.] 23, Aaron Catney, Georgetown (G.-Ridge Farm) vs. Robinson, 1992

[3.] 23, John Mendes, Chicago (Luther North) vs. Melrose Park (Walther Lutheran), Sept. 27, 1997

[3.] 23, Will Jackson, Jacksonville (Routt) vs. Camp Point (Central), Sept 24, 2022

[6.] 22, John Mendes, Chicago (Luther North) vs. Chicago (Christian), Oct. 11, 1996

[7.] 21, Buck Casson, Pontiac vs. Metamora (1999 1st Round Playoffs)

[7.] 21, Cameron Rley, Metropolis (Maassac County), 1981

[7.] 21, Kris Reid Jr, Westchester (St. Joseph) vs. Chicago (St. Ignatius), 2016

[7.] 21, Kevin Gaytan, Chicago (C. Academy) vs. Chicago (Senn), September 15, 2023

[11.] 20, Bob McCarthy, Auburn vs. Gillespie, 1958

[11.] 20, Dennis Winkler, Newman vs. St. Joseph (S.J.-Ogden), Sept. 1962

[11.] 20, John Mendes, Chicago (Luther North) vs. Peotone, 1997

[11.] 20, Andrew Beauchamp, Riverton vs. New Berlin, Sept. 13, 2002

[11.] 20, John Torres, Elmwood Park vs. Princeton, Sept. 7, 2007

[17.] 19, Doug Baker, Auburn vs. Mt. Olive, 1984

[18.] 18, Larry Handy, Auburn vs. Kincaid, 1964

[18.] 18, John Mendes, Chicago (Luther North) vs. LaGrange Park (Nazareth Academy), Oct. 18, 1997

[18.] 18, Jarid Crain, Auburn vs. Carthage, 2002

[18.] 18, Cody Leonard, Carrollton vs. Forreston, 2014

[18.] 18, Andrew Hardy, West Hancock vs. Monmouth-Roseville, Sept. 10, 2014

Sacks

Most Sacks, Career

[1.] 39, Jon Kowalshyen, Franklin Park (Leyden), 1998-99

[2.] 33, Eric Schutt Algonquin (Jacobs) 2016-2017

[3.] 31.5, Aaron Vogt, Pontiac, 1999-2002

[4.] 27, Kris Reid Jr, Westchester (St. Joseph)

[4.] 27, Steve Pilcher, Hinsdale (Central), 2000-02

[6.] 26.5, Peter Kariolis, Aurora (Christian), 2005-08

[6.] 26.5, Lamar Watson, Momence 2010-2012

[8.] 26, Adam Sesso, Schaumburg, 1999

[9.] 24.5, Ardell Adams, Bloomington (H.S.), 2000-01

[10.] 24, Eric Steinbach, New Lenox (Providence), 1997

[10.] 24, Drew Stephenson, Taylorville, 1999-2001

[10.] 24, Kyle Boatman, Lawrenceville, 2001-02

[10.] 24, Marty Hyland, Lombard (Montini), 2004

[14.] 22.5, Steve Kresl, Ottawa (Twp.), 1998-99

[15.] 22, Carlos Profit, Bloomington (H.S.), 1989-91

[15.] 22, Kevon Dobbins, Villa Park (Willowbrook), 2015-2017

[17.] 20.5, Carter Drake, Dakota, 2015-2018

[17.] 20.5, Jason Bargy, Momence, 2015-2018

[19.] 18, Tony Hamel, Bethalto (Civic Memorial), 1993-94

[19.] 18, Jake Kleven, Hebron (Alden-H.), 2003-06

Most Sacks, Season

[1.] 26, Adam Sesso, Schaumburg, 1999

[2.] 25, Matt Doyle, Joliet (Catholic), 1996

[3.] 24, Eric Steinbach, New Lenox (Providence), 1997

[3.] 24, Jamie Cumbie, Morris, 2005

[5.] 23, Jon Kowalshyen, Franklin Park (Leyden), 1998

[6.] 22, Mark Cotter, Byron, 1999

[6.] 22, Cody Cielenski, Downers Grove (North), 2004

[8.] 21, Brian Griffin, Hinsdale (Central), 2002

[9.] 20, Willie Thompson, Carthage, 1999

[9.] 20, Tim Jamison, Harvey (Thornton), 2003

[11.] 19, Joe Panatera, Chicago (Mt. Carmel), 2000

[12.] 18, Tim Jamison, Thornton, 2003

[12.] 18, Kris Reid Jr, Westchester (St. Joseph), 2016

[14.] 17.5, Steve Kresl, Ottawa (Twp.), 1999

[14.] 17.5, Jonathan Taylor, Westchester (St Joseph), 2016

[16.] 17, Shane Lazell, Georgetown (G.-Ridge Farm), 1994

[16.] 17, John Sloan, Schaumburg, 1999

[16.] 17, Marty Hyland, Lombard (Montini), 2004

[16.] 17, Eric Schutt, Algonquin (Jacobs) 2016

[20.] 16.5, Elijah Rochel, Villa Park (Willowbrook)

[20.] 16.5, Ardell Adams, Blooomiongton (H.S.), 2001

Most Sacks, Game

[1.] 8, Tyress Cunningham-Smart Rockford (East) vs. Rockford (Auburn), September 10, 2021

[1.] 8, Trey Gause Jacksonville (Routt Catholic) vs. Mendon Unity, September 27, 2024

[3.] 6.5, Kris Reid Jr, Westchester (St. Joseph) vs. Chicago (Leo), October 15, 2016

[4.] 6, Aaron Marshall, Chicago (Lane) vs. Chicago (Young), Sept. 25, 1992

[4.] 6, Jon Kowalshyen, Franklin Park (Leyden) vs. Villa Park (Willowbrook), Oct. 3, 1997

[4.] 6, Shane Hart, Rockton (Hononegah) vs. Machesney Park (Harlem), August 25, 2000

[4.] 6, Christian Wills, Belleville (Althoff Catholic) vs. Rochester, November 12, 2016

[8.] 5.5, Grant Scofield, St. Joseph-Ogden) vs. Westville, Nov. 4, 2000 (playoffs)

[8.] 5.5, Colton Emmerich, Deerfield vs. Des Plaines (Maine West), Oct. 11, 2013

[8.] 5.5, Quinn Calcagno, Wheaton (St Francis) vs. Chicago (Hales Franciscan), Sept. 26, 2014

[11.] 5, Steve Tucker, Georgetown (G.-Ridge Farm) vs. Bismarck (B.-Henning), 1993

[11.] 5, Tony Hamel, Bethalto (Civic Memorial) vs. Wood River (East Alton-W.R.), 1994

[11.] 5, Todd Panfill, Wheaton (St. Francis) vs. Wauconda, 1996

[11.] 5, Eric Locke, Chicago (Marshall) vs. Chicago (Clemente), 1996

[11.] 5, Drew Stephenson, Taylorville vs. Charleston, Aug. 24, 2001

[11.] 5, Rob Ninkovich, New Lenox (Lincoln-Way) vs. Flossmoor (Homewood-F.), Oct. 31, 2001

[11.] 5, Richard O'Rourke, Downers Grove (North) vs. Maywood (Proviso East), Sept. 5, 2003

[11.] 5, Cody Cielenski, Downers Grove (North) vs. Mt. Prospect (Prospect), Aug. 27, 2004

[11.] 5, Robbie Odeneal, Kankakee (McNamara) vs. Chicago (Hales) August 31, 2013

[20.] 4.5, Dean Griffing, Aurora (Christian) vs. Chicago (DuSable), Aug. 29, 2009