The Friday Night Drive Team of the Week for Round 2 of the 2023 IHSA playoffs is here.
After 2,786 people voted, tallying 5,521 total votes, we are proud to announce the Team of the Week. Thank you to our presenting sponsor: Schweickert, Ganassin, Krzak, Rundio, LLP.
Team of the Week MVP: Joey Campagna, Lincoln-Way West, RB
Team of the Week: 2023 Playoffs, Round 2
Quarterback
Eddie Jones, Amboy
Was 3-of-4 passing for 138 yards and 3 TDs, added a rushing touchdown
Andres Munoz, Joliet Catholic
4-of-6 passing, 114 yards, 62-yard TD pass in 56-7 win over Triad
Brock Soltow, Polo
239 rushing yards, TD on 27 carries, 23-yard TD pass, 15-yard TD reception, intercepted pass in end zone in eight-man quarterfinal win over Milledgeville
Running Back
Joey Campagna, Lincoln-Way West
5 TD runs in 43-19 win over Collinsville
Matt Larson, Glenbard East
296 yards and 4 TDs on 28 carries
Kyle Farrell, Wilmington
22 carries, 219 yards, 2 TDs in 42-14 win over Tri-Valley
Receiver
Ethan Mumbrue, Morris
8 catches, 105 yards, including 14-yard catch on fourth-and-7 on game-winning drive in 39-36 win over Sacred Heart-Griffin
Adrian Washington, Joliet Catholic
2 catches, 85 yards, 62-yard TD catch in 56-7 win over Triad
Trenton Walker, Nazareth
9 catches, 111 yards, 1 TD
Offensive Line
Jake Jakovich, Joliet Catholic
Paved way for offense to run for 337 yards in 56-7 win over Triad
Chris Piazza, Providence
Center led way for Providence’s 313 yards from scrimmage in win at Hillcrest
Defensive Line
Nico Ronchetti, Joliet Catholic
70-yard fumble recovery return for TD in 56-7 win over Triad
Quinn Leffelman, Amboy
Recorded 2 QB sacks, 1 for a safety, in win over FCW
Cade Odell, Princeton
6 tackles, 2 sacks
Jack Trautmann, York
2 sacks in win over Lyons Township
Linebacker
Max Hrvatin, Joliet Catholic
2 sacks, forced fumble in 56-7 win over Triad
Ian Morris, Princeton
11 tackles, 1 sack
Diego Garcia, Sycamore
Not only did he have his usual all-everything game on defense, but he resumed RB duties after a few weeks off and ran for 95 yards nine carries.
Jaden Fauske, Nazareth
1 INT
Defensive Back
Corin Greenwell, St. Francis
4 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 INT, 1 fumble recovery
Carlos Benavidez, Princeton
Placekicker recovered his own onside kick and set up TD
Caleb Jones, Sandwich
INT return for a TD against Dyett