CCL football spotlight: Here are standout performers from the first round of the 2026 IHSA playoffs

Sam Holcomb, fr., QB, Brother Rice: The All-CCL Blue freshman had 168 passing yards and three touchdowns with a 10-yard rushing touchdown to lead the Crusaders in their 48-7 win over St. Charles North. Holcomb’s touchdowns included a 4-yarder to Jahon Edwards, a 13-yarder to Jameson Davis and a 20-yarder to Jack McNamara.Kyron Hart, sr., WR, Carmel: Hart capped off a stellar senior season with nine catches for 131 yards and one touchdown as the Corsairs fell at Geneva 49-30 in the first round of the Class 6A playoffs. He ends his season with 60 catches for 1,094 yards and 13 scores.Jake Thies, sr., RB/DB, Fenwick: Thies became Fenwick’s all-time career record holder for touchdowns after rushing for one, catching one and returning an interception for another as the Friars defeated Highland Park 38-20 in the Class 6A first round. Thies now stands at 41 career touchdowns, breaking Robert Spillane’s school record.Matthew Lee, jr., QB, Loyola: The 6-foot-4 signal-caller added three more tou