Illinois high school football offensive leaders

Dana Becker

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Here is a look at the offensive statistical leaders through two weeks of play in Illinois high school football.

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These numbers are from those reported on MaxPreps as of Sunday, September 7, 2025. 

Illinois High School Football Offensive Leaders

(Through September 7, 2025)

Passing

  • Jake Nawrot, HHS: 666 yards passing, 4 touchdowns
  • Callahan Roper, Marion: 617 yards passing, 8 touchdowns
  • Ryne Sheppard, Maroa-Forsyth: 604 yards passing, 8 touchdowns
  • Keller Stocks, Mt. Zion: 508 yards passing, 8 touchdowns
  • Owen Kirby, NU: 488 yards passing, 6 touchdowns

Rushing

  • Aaron Stewart, Warren Township: 522 yards rushing, 7 touchdowns
  • Vernon Cole, Lane Tech: 418 yards rushing, 5 touchdowns
  • Donato Gatses, GNHS: 390 yards rushing, 6 touchdowns
  • David Croom, PEHS: 383 yards rushing, 8 touchdowns
  • Carter Naranjo, West Chicago: 363 yards rushing, 6 touchdowns

Receiving

  • Jacob Harvey, Mt. Zion: 402 yards receiving, 6 touchdowns
  • Zach Smith, Maroa-Forsyth: 362 yards receiving, 5 touchdowns
  • Cade Cunningham, NU: 325 yards receiving, 4 touchdowns
  • Tate Duckels, Carlinville: 277 yards receiving, 3 touchdowns
  • Josh Riggs, HHS: 251 yards receiving, 1 touchdown

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Dana Becker

Dana Becker is a freelance writer with The Sporting News. He has been a sports writer since 2000, covering high school sports, the Big 12 and more for On SI, The Fort Dodge Messenger, Mason City Globe-Gazette, Cedar Rapids Gazette and others.