Illinois high school football: Top standouts, best performances in Week 6

Check out this week's top performances in Illinois high school football

We're taking a look at some of the top standouts and best performers from Illinois high school football games in Week 6.

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Ryan Boe, QB, Batavia

Boe did it all for the Bulldogs during their 21-18 DuKane Conference rivalry victory over Geneva. The North Dakota State commit completed 14 of 23 passes for 137 yards and a touchdown and added 109 yards and a touchdown on the ground.

Ares Boelter, QB/DB, Hubbard

Boelter had an impressive all-around performance in Hubbard’s 26-20 victory over King to clinch a playoff spot. The senior carried the ball 20 times for 118 yards and two touchdowns and intercepted two  passes, returning one for a touchdown.

Aiden Clark, RB, Naperville Central

Clark made his mark in Naperville Central’s 21-14 Wes Spencer Crosstown Classic victory against archrival Naperville North. The junior carried the ball 26 times for 138 yards and had the game-winning 30-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter.

Vontae Clark, RB, Glenbard South

Clark was a key factor in ending South Elgin’s 29-game Upstate Eight Conference win streak as he helped pace the Raiders' offense in a 14-13 win on Friday. The junior rushed for 131 yards and a touchdown on 17 carries.

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Martin Cohen, RB/DB, Antioch

Cohen was a difference-maker on both sides of the ball during Antioch’s 33-12 Northern Lake County Conference victory over Wauconda. The junior rushed for 121 yards and a touchdown and intercepted two passes to help seal the win.

Jack Elliott, QB, Mount Carmel

Elliott tossed three touchdown passes and ran for 87 yards to keep the Caravan's undefeated season rolling with a 42-7 victory over conference rival Brother Rice.

Blake Gelly, QB, Highland

A sophomore, Gelly had a near flawless performance in Highland’s 63-8 victory over Civic Memorial. Gelly completed 7 of 9 passes for 267 yards and four touchdowns to lead the Bulldogs offense.

Carson Grove, WR, Hersey

Grove was the go-to guy in the passing game for the Huskies during their 28-3 victory over conference rival Prospect. The Northwestern commit caught nine passes for 166 yards and a touchdown and added a touchdown on the ground.

Dierre Hill Jr, RB/DB, Althoff

Hill was a playmaker on both sides of the ball in the Crusaders' 38-27 victory over Collinsville. The junior rushed for 141 yards and a touchdown and had two interceptions, including one he returned for a touchdown.

Daryle Jones, QB, Centralia

Jones showed off his dual-threat ability during Centralia’s 43-20 victory over South Seven opponent Marion. The senior completed 18 of 21 passes for 246 yards and two touchdowns and ran for 154 yards and three fourth quarter touchdowns.

Nasir McKenzie, RB, Hersey

McKenzie was the workhorse in the backfield for the Huskies again on Friday. The senior carried the ball 28 times for 211 yards and a touchdown to help Hersey defeat Mid-Suburban-East rival Prospect 28-3.

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Cale McThenia, QB, Marian Central Catholic

McThenia had an impressive effort both with his arm and on the ground against Chicago Hope Academy on Friday. The senior, a Northern Iowa commit, completed 22 of 32 passes for 304 yards and a touchdown and added 111 rushing yards and three scores.

Jake Melion, RB, York

Melion had a huge performance against Downers Grove North in a battle of undefeated teams on Friday. The senior rushed for 257 yards and two touchdowns and also caught a 31-yard touchdown pass to lead York to a 32-21 victory.

Alessio Milivojevic, QB, St. Francis (Wheaton)

Milivojevic carried the Spartans offense during their thrilling 35-34 victory over IC Catholic Prep on Friday. The Ball State commit completed 25 of his 37 passes for 289 yards and two touchdowns and ran for two more scores. He capped the win with a successful 2-point conversion to take the lead with just 19 seconds to play.

Nuri Muhammad, RB, Lincoln-Way East

Muhammad had a game breaking performance out of the backfield during Lincoln-Way East’s 41-0 SouthWest Suburban Blue victory over Lockport. The senior rushed for 132 yards on 8 carries and 2 first half touchdowns to build the lead for the Griffins.

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Nick Peipert, QB, Barrington

Peipert stole the show in the Broncos' 55-14 MSL West victory over Schaumburg. The junior completed 15 of his 23 passes for 330 yards and four touchdowns to lead the way.

Colin Qualls, RB, Triad

Qualls paced the Knights' offense in their 34-17 victory over Mississippi Valley Conference opponent Mascoutah on Friday. The senior rushed 26 times for 177 yards and three touchdowns.

Kaden Rakers, RB, Breese Central

Rakers, a junior, ran for 145 yards and four touchdowns to lead Breese Central during its 41-7 victory over conference rival Salem.

Larevious Woods, RB, East St. Louis

Woods fit a whole game's worth of work into one half of action in the Flyers' 63-0 win over Belleville West. The junior carried eight times for 52 yards and three second quarter touchdowns. 

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