Here are the candidates for the SBLive/SI Illinois Athlete of the Week as nominated by coaches, fans and readers.
Read through the nominees and cast your vote. Voting will conclude Sunday at 11:59 p.m. and the winner will be announced Monday.
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Editor’s Note: Our Athlete of the Week feature and corresponding poll is intended to be fun, and we do not set limits on how many times a fan can vote during the competition. However, we do not allow votes that are generated by script, macro or other automated means. Athletes who receive votes generated by script, macro or other automated means will be disqualified.
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The quarterback passed for 203 yards and two touchdowns in a 14-7 win over Brother Rice.
The running back had 21 carries for 244 yards and two TDs, including a 99-yarder, in a 26-15 win vs. Huntley.
The two-way player had two interceptions, including a pick-six, and added three catches for 90 yards in a 40-6 against Glenbard North.
The quarterback had 180 total yards and four TDs in a 70-12 win against Joliet Central.
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The quarterback was 12-of-17 passing for 309 yards and four TDs in a 48-34 win against Wheaton-Warrenville South.
The senior won the Class 3A race at the First to the Finish Invitational in 14:26.
The running back had 18 carries for 235 yards with three total touchdowns in a 54-21 win against Downers Grove South.
The Vanderbilt recruit tied a program record with six touchdown passes and threw for 424 yards in a 56-33 win against Nazareth.
Green had 14 assists and four aces in a 24-26, 25-19, 25-16 win against Downers Grove South in the Andrew Invitational title match. She also had 11 assists in a 25-23, 26-24 semifinal victory vs. Homewood-Flossmoor.
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The UCLA commit was 18-of-25 passing for 193 yards and two TDs in a 28-23 win against Maine South.
The Oregon commit had 311 yards and four touchdowns on only 11 carries in a 49-21 win against Belleville East.
The freshman won the individual title at the Lake Park Harvey Braus Invitational with a time of 16:53.
The senior set a program record with 265 receiving yards and scored two TDs in a 56-33 win against Nazareth.
Playing past halftime for the first time this season, the Minnesota commit was 13-of-16 passing for 154 yards and three TDs in a 42-7 win against Glenbard West.
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The quarterback was 21-of-24 passing for 320 yards and five touchdowns in a 48-7 win against Rock Island.
The quarterback had 234 passing yards and five total touchdowns in a 54-21 victory against Downers Grove South.
The linebacker had 14 tackles, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery, an interception and a touchdown in a 31-13 victory against Wheaton North.
The senior ran 14:31 to win the Lake Park Harvey Braus Invitational.
Teh Northwestern commit was 17-of-20 passing for 284 yards and four TDs in a 65-7 win against Highland Park.
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The quarterback was 15-of-22 passing for 192 yards and two touchdowns in a 35-21 win against Loyola. He also ran 15 times for 87 yards and two scores.
Pollard ran for 219 yards and four touchdowns in a 58-52 win against Morris.
Wanserski shot a 77 and won medalist honors on a tiebreaker at the Jacobs Eagles Cup .
The junior had the fastest time of the day at the First to the Finish Invitational, running 16:50 to win the Class 2A race.
The senior ran 16 times for 204 yards and three touchdowns in a 56-6 win against Lake Park.
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The quarterback passed for 234 yards and a touchdown in a 14-13 loss to Joliet Catholic.
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After the game against Arizona State, Kentucky now will wrap up their time in the Music City Classic against No. 19 Illinois. (8 p.m. ET). KSR’s new and improved LIVE BLOG will bring you all the real-time updates you need to keep up with the Cats.
The Fighting Illini are arguably the best team that Kentucky has faced up until this point, so it’ll be interesting to see if the Cats can leave Nashville with a winning taste in their mouths prior to facing No. 16 North Carolina in Chapel Hill.
The game will stream on BallerTV, so if you’re unable to watch, we’ve got you covered. Refresh the feed below for updates and our takes on the game. You can also join the conversation on the KSBoard Game Thread.
By:Phoenix Stevens
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11/27/2024 07:17:14 PM
Kentucky is shooting just 35% from the field and 22% from three-point range thus far.
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6:05 1Q: 10-5 Kentucky
11/27/2024 07:05:55 PM
Not a bad start for the Cats.
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Illinois has the longest winning streak in the country
11/27/2024 06:57:51 PM
Per the BallerTV broadcast, the Fighting Illini have the longest winning streak in the country with 11 consecutive wins.
Heading into tonight’s game, Illinois has the longest winning streak in the country (11 consecutive wins).
ILLINOIS — Take a look through this set of images from across Illinois. We’re seeing many great opportunities for readers to get some memorable photographs throughout the state this fall.
To have your photo potentially featured on Patch, send it to Eric DeGrechie at eric.degrechie@patch.com. We just ask that you make sure the photo you send is one you have taken personally, and allow Patch to use on all platforms. Include your name for credit and a brief description of the photo, including where it was taken. Also, please remove any watermarks. Thank you!
Marge Fox, of Lemont, got this fascinating photo of the clouds and sun off the highway.
Kiersten Wheeler, of Hinsdale, tells us “Marty,” seen here, is one of the regulars at her home and was born there in the spring of 2023.
Kimberley Schumacher grabbed her camera and photographed “a frosty morning glow awakens the days to new possibilities” in Bull Valley.
Katarzyna Jagiello photographed her beautiful cat, Popiolek, who she says “loves the sun,” looking outside.
Ramona McClusky, of Joliet, sent in this photo of a squirrel eating pumpkins.
Lynn Wesley, of Tinley Park, got this great shot of a female house finch during the first snow of the season.
Sean Wolf Harper submitted this photo he took of his dogs, Samson and Daisy Mae, hanging out as the sun sets.
Arkansas Razorbacks (5-1) vs. Illinois Fighting Illini (5-1)
Kansas City, Missouri; Thursday, 4 p.m. EST
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BOTTOM LINE: No. 19 Arkansas and Illinois square off in Kansas City, Missouri.
The Fighting Illini are 5-1 in non-conference play. Illinois is 5-1 in games decided by at least 10 points.
The Razorbacks have a 5-1 record against non-conference oppponents. Arkansas ranks seventh in the SEC shooting 35.5% from 3-point range.
Illinois scores 89.0 points, 29.8 more per game than the 59.2 Arkansas gives up. Arkansas has shot at a 50.3% rate from the field this season, 15.9 percentage points above the 34.4% shooting opponents of Illinois have averaged.
TOP PERFORMERS: Will Riley is shooting 54.8% from beyond the arc with 2.8 made 3-pointers per game for the Fighting Illini, while averaging 17.2 points and 5.3 rebounds.
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Boogie Fland is shooting 48.1% from beyond the arc with 2.2 made 3-pointers per game for the Razorbacks, while averaging 17.2 points, 5.5 assists and 2.2 steals.
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