The Three Amigo's Watch
Their Final Numbers -WOW!

Passing Records

Most Touchdowns Passing, Career Delaney

  1. 83, Dusty Burk, Tuscola, 1995-97
  2. 61, Jeff Alvarez, Petersburg (PORTA), 1990-92
  3. 57, Eric Delaney, Kaneland, 1996-98
  4. 57, Jeff Thorne, Wheaton (Central), 1987-1989

Most Touchdowns Passing, Season

  1. 60, Jon Beutjer, Wheaton Warrenville South, 1998 (13 games)
  2. 48, Dusty Burk, Tuscola, 1997 (12 games)
  3. 37, Chad Gard, Danville (Schlarman), 1988
  4. 35, Eric Delaney, Kaneland, 1998
  5. 34, Robert Cruz, New Lenox (Providence), 1996
  6. 33, Deandre Singleton, East St. Louis (Sr.), 1990
  7. 33, Brendan Doyle, Buffalo Grove, 1994
  8. 33, Dusty Burk, Tuscola, 1996

Most Yards Passing, Career

  1. 7,526, Dusty Burk, Tuscola, 1995-97
  2. 6,611, Jeff Alvarez, Petersburg (PORTA), 1990-92
  3. 6,006, Randy Hecklinski, Palatine (H.S.), 1987-89
  4. 5,871, Jeff Hecklinski, Palatine (H.S.), 1989-92
  5. 5,337, Chad Duffin, Pekin, 90-92
  6. 5,045, Tom Tomlinson, Summit (Argo), 83-85
  7. 4,970, Dirk Stanger, Woodstock (Marian), 90-92
  8. 4,927, Jeff Lesniewicz, Flossmoor (Homewood-F.), 86-87
  9. 4,900, Richard Harvey, Mt. Zion, 85-87
  10. 4,877, Eric Delaney, Kaneland, 96-98
  11. 4,775, Jeff Thorne, Wheaton (Central), 87-89
  12. 4,757, Paul Sauer, Casey (C.-Westfield), 84-85

Most Yards Passing, Season

  1. 4,052, Dusty Burk, Tuscola, 1997
  2. 3,965, Jon Beutjer, Wheaton Warrenville South, 1998
  3. 3,365, Chris DeWitt, Pekin, 1996
  4. 3,304, Dusty Burk, Tuscola, 1996
  5. 3,119, Jeff Alvarez, Petersburg (PORTA), 1992
  6. 2,737, Paul Sauer, Casey (C.-Westfield), 1985
  7. 2,627, Brian Shemansky, Pekin, 1995
  8. 2,607, Eric Delaney, Kaneland, 1998
  9. 2,551, John Schacke, Park Ridge (Maine South), 1995
  10. 2,534, Jason Sirotak, Pekin, 1994
  11. 2,495, Jeff Lesniewicz, Flossmoor (Homewood-F.), 1986
  12. 2,489, Tom Holba, Lansing (Thornton Fractional South), 1983
  13. 2,441, Bart Geiser, Springfield (Sacred Heart-Griffin),

Highest Pass Completion Percentage, Season

  1. 77.5, Tom Russell, Joliet (Catholic), 1951 (83 of 107)
  2. 76.8, Gary Guthrie, Sidell (Jamaica), 1978
  3. 72.0, Tyler Evans, St. Charles, 1996 (121 of 168)
  4. 70.1, Jim Dougherty, Edwardsville (H.S.), 1996 (54 of 77)
  5. 69.6, Bob Burns, Ottawa (Twp.), 1966 (85 of 122)
  6. 67.2, Jason Karnes, DuQuoin, 1992 (78 of 116)
  7. 67.0, Mike Rodriguez, Casey (C.-Westfield), 1991 (118-176)
  8. 66.5, Scott Norris, Springfield (Sacred Heart-Griffin), 1994 (133 of 200)
  9. 66.4, Adam Petty, Pittsfield, 1983 (73 of 110)
  10. 66.1, Chad Duffin, Pekin, 1991 (170-257)
  11. 65.2, Nathan Miller, Lexington, 1997 (88 of 135)
  12. 64.7, Tom Fraling, Mooseheart, 1974 (44 of 68)
  13. 64.7, Nate Miller, Lexington, 1997
  14. 64.6, Brian Shemansky, Pekin, 1995 (189 of 291)
  15. 64.4, Mike Rudolph, Buffalo Grove, 1991 (172-267)
  16. 64.2, Bill Button, Morris, 1980 (97-151)
  17. 64.0, Todd Schultz, Morris, 1992 (116-181)
  18. 64.0, Brad Skubic, Coal City, 1993 (73-114)
  19. 63.9, Chris DeWitt, Pekin, 1996 (264-413)
  20. 63.2, Eric Delaney, Kaneland 1998 (158-250)

Highest Passing Average (yards per game), Season

  1. 337.7, Dusty Burk, Tuscola, 1997 (4,052 yds. in 12 games)
  2. 336.5, Chris DeWitt, Pekin, 1996 (3,369 yds. in 10 games)
  3. 277.4, Dusty Burk, Tuscola, 1996 (12 games)
  4. 238.8, Brian Shemansky, Pekin, 1995 (2,432 yds. in 11games)
  5. 205.3, Adam Buckley, Canton, 1996 (2,053 yds. in 10 games)
  6. 186.2 Eric Delaney, Kaneland 1998 (2,607 yds. in 14 games)
  7. 185.7, Bob Bensfield, Riverside-Brookfield, 1996 (2,228 yds. in 12 games)

Most Games, 100+ Yards Passing, Season

  1. 14, Paul Sauer, Casey (C.-Westfield), 1988
  2. 14, Tim Lavery, Naperville (Central), 1995
  3. 13, Eric Delaney, Kaneland, 1998
  4. 12, Dusty Burk, Tuscola, 1996
  5. 12, Bob Bensfield, Riverside (R.-Brookfield), 1996
  6. 12, Dusty Burk, Tuscola, 1997

Most Games, 200+ Yards Passing, Season

  1. 10, Dusty Burk, Tuscola, 1996
  2. 6, Dusty Burk, Tuscola, 1997
  3. 5, Eric Delaney, Kaneland, 1998

Receiving Records

Most Passes Received, Career Fleck

  1. 199, P.J. Fleck, Kaneland, 1996-1998
  2. 196, R.J. Luke, Aurora (Waubonsie Valley), 1995-97
  3. 185, Ryan Tusek, Petersburg (PORTA), 1990-92

Most Passes Received, Season

  1. 95, P.J. Fleck, Kaneland, 1998 (1,395 yds.)
  2. 94, Jon Schweighardt, Wheaton Warrenville South, 1998 (1572 yds.)
  3. 94, Ryan Tusek, Petersburg (PORTA), 1992
  4. 89, Zac Williams, Pekin, 1995 (1,355 yds.)
  5. 85, Nick Piazza, New Lenox (Lincoln-Way), 1996 (1,229 yds., 11 TD's)
  6. 82, Bob Westerkamp, Lombard (Montini), 1982 (1,372 yds., 17 TD's)
  7. 81, Ryan Sylvester, Morris, 1991 (1,088 yds.)
  8. 81, Zac Williams, Pekin, 1994 (1,077 yds.)
  9. 79, Luke Little, Tuscola, 1997 (1,358 yds.)
  10. 78, Lou Weber, Summit (Argo), 1985 (1,161 yds.)

Most Yards Receiving, Career

  1. 3,121, P.J. Fleck, Kaneland, 1996-1998
  2. 3,110, R.J. Luke, Aurora (Waubonsie Valley), 1995-97 (196 rec.)
  3. 2,960, Bob Westerkamp, Lombard (Montini), 1979-83
  4. 2,806, Jeff Finke, Casey (C.-Westfield), 1982-1985 (174)

Most Yards Receiving, Season

  1. 2,241, Mike Pilger, Springfield (Sacred Heart-Griffin), 1994
  2. 1,572, Jon Schweighardt, Wheaton Warrenville South, 1998
  3. 1,548, P.J. Fleck, Kaneland, 1998 (95 recep.)
  4. 1,431, Homer Bush, East St. Louis (Sr.), 1990 (70 recep.)
  5. 1,407, Kenny Carrington, Oak Lawn (Richards), 1994 (66 recep.)

Most Touchdowns Receiving, Career

  1. 41, Jon Schweighardt, Wheaton Warrenville South, 1998-98
  2. 40, Seth Smith, Carbondale, 1990-92
  3. 37, Santonio Dyer, Chicago (Harper) 1982-84
  4. 37, Jeff Finke, Casey (C.-Westfield), 1982-85
  5. 35, Jerry Zenk, Hampshire, 1970, 1971, 1972
  6. 35, Bob Westerkamp, Lombard (Montini), 1990-92
  7. 34, P.J Fleck, Kaneland, 1998
  8. 31, Mike Hansen, Geneva, 1991-93

Most Consecutive Games, (1+ Passes Received)

  1. 40, P.J. Fleck, Kaneland 1996-98
  2. 40, R.J. Luke, Waubonsie Valley, 1995-97
  3. 32, Ron Ellett, Hampshire, 1977-79

Rushing Schrader

Kyle Schrader, 1,712 yards rushing for 2061 total yards and 34 TD's. That gives Kyle 3,271 yards rushing and 3,896 total yards in his Kaneland career and 53 total TD's.

"Schrader is our unsung hero," coach Joe Thorgesen says. "A lot is said about our passing attack, but he provides us with a rushing weapon."

But all three give credit to their and the team's success to the Knights young and underrated offensive line. That being from left to right from your quarterback set - Bryan Staker, Captain Keith Snyder, sophomore center Adam Schultz, Will Schmidt, and Ron Easto.

Maybe they ought to be called the "Five Amigos"!

The offensive Line

The Three Amigos hit the Big Time
Delaney, Fleck and Schrader All-State

The Sun-times named Quarterback Eric Delaney, Split End P.J. Fleck and Linebacker Kyle Schrader to the Class 1A, 2A, 3A All-State starting team.

Coach Joe Thorgesen had this to say about the trio. " These three kids, even though they had bull's-eyes on their backs every week, stepped up and had career seasons. The pressure was on them and they handled it. And they are great citizens, too. They are too good to be true. You can always count on them".

Delaney is Athlete of the week

Quarterback Eric Delaney was one of three players named "Football Athlete of the Week" by the Chicago Tribune after his stellar performance against Evergreen Park last Saturday night in the IHSA Class 3A quarterfinals.

Delaney completed 14 of 19 passes for 197 yards and two touchdowns.

Fleck named Small-school player of the year

The Sun-Times named P.J. Fleck as their small-school Player of the year for this football season.

"To me P.J. Fleck is the greatest receiver of all time," says his coach Joe Thorgesen.

Fleck and Delaney named All-State

P.J. Fleck and Eric Delaney continue to pile on the honors, being named to the IHSFCA's starting All-State team representing Class 3A. Both are three year starters and Fleck has been the SPC conference offensive MVP two years in a row. Delaney meanwhile has just been named Chicago Tribune's Athlete of the Week.

Fleck named to All-Area Starting Team

P.J. Fleck continues to pile on the honors being named to the starting All-Area team by the Sun-Times as a wide receiver.

Fleck a unanimous choice as the number one player in the Suburban Prairie White has accounted for over 2,000 yards in pass receptions the last two years.

"He is the best receiver I've seen in 29 years'" says Riverside-Brookfield coach Otto Zeman.

Linebacker Kyle Schrader and Quarterback Eric Delaney received special mention on the All-Area team.

Kyle and P.J. - League MVP's

Kyle Schrader was named the Defensive Most Valuable Player of the year for the Suburban Prairie White Conference. He was a unanimous selection by the coaches after leading the Knights with 58 solo tackles and 39 assists in the regular season.

Moreover, Kyle had three interceptions (two returned for TD's) and two fumble recoveries.

On the other side of the ball, P.J. Fleck was voted as the Offensive MVP for the SPC White for the second straight season.

"It's a great advantage to have such talented kids with that kind of experience," says Coach Joe Thorgesen.



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