Runningback
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All Time Running Backs
Josh Sanders Running Back 1999:
Was a Two time All Conference running back. Holds school record for rushing in career 2308yds, season 1621yds and game 391yds. Was All-State his Sr. year. Went on to be a four year letterman at Emporia State University. Josh was also Thornridge athlete of the year in 2000
Lorenzo Davis Running Back 1983:
Also was a two time All-Conference running back for TR. Rushed for 1,511yds in 1983, and 2,265 career yards. Has school record for most TD in a season with 17. Help lead the team to a 8-1 record and a State Playoff Berth. Also was All-State Senior year. Went on to play football at College of DuPage.
Myka’ll McCall Running Back 2010:
Was a two time All Conference, as well as All-State senior year. Holds school record for most career TD’s with 30. His senior year he rushed for 1,283yds and 16 TD’s. Went on to play football at Iowa and Southern Illinois.
Michael Henderson Running Back 1977:
Was All-Conference and All-State senior year. Help lead team to first playoff berth ever (1977). Senior year rushed for1,220 yds.
Jerry Bey Running Back 1975:
Was All-Conference and All-Area and Thornridges first 1,000 rusher senior year. Had a career total of 1,695yds rushing. Went on to be a 4 year letterman with his last 2 being named to the All-Conference team at Western Illinois. Had a tryout with the Green Bay Packers and New Jersey Generals. Presently is coaching football at Waukegan HS.
Wayne Miles Running Back 1967:
Was a two time All-Conference player All-Area and All-State player senior year. Was one of the leaders of the first conference championship team in 1966. Went on to play football at Kansas University.