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New Trier's Throy Nightingale runs for 5 TDs, 309 yards in emotional state quarterfinal win
New Trier's Throy Nightingale scores 5 touchdowns and 309 yards in emotional state quarterfinal win against Huntley.
In brief
New Trier's Throy Nightingale scores 5 touchdowns and 309 yards in emotional state quarterfinal win against Huntley. New Trier's Throy Nightingale Jr. ran for 5 touchdowns and 309 yards in a Class 8A state quarterfinal win against Huntley, honoring classmate Brock Beeler who died that week. Originally reported by…
New Trier's emotional victory
New Trier's Throy Nightingale Jr. runs for 5 touchdowns and 309 yards in emotional state quarterfinal win against Huntley.
“It is hard watching 17- and 18-year-olds find that news out”
Classmate Brock Beeler's death
New Trier dedicated victory to Brock Beeler, who died this week.
“We needed to do something for our kids that day and support them”
Coach Brian Doll's decision
Coach Brian Doll canceled practice after learning of Beeler's death.
“I canceled practice right when I found out”
Team's response to loss
Team needed time to reset and grieve after Beeler's death.
“A lot of our captains were really close with Brock, and we needed some time to reset and think about what happened”
Beeler's jersey on sideline
Beeler's jersey hung on sideline during win.
“It just means a lot that we can get a win in his honor”
Nightingale's performance
Nightingale rushed 39 times for 309 yards and 5 touchdowns.
“It’s a great feeling getting support from the line”
Nightingale's transfer
Nightingale transferred from Notre Dame to New Trier.
“I know he would want us to keep going and to keep pushing”
Trevians lead 21-0
Trevians led 21-0 after second quarter.
“We were resilient and fought back”
Huntley's comeback
Huntley pulled within 21-14 early second half.
“They were a lot more physical than us”
Huntley's record
Huntley set school record for wins.
“We were resilient and fought back”
Quarterback performance
New Trier quarterback Jackie Ryder completed 9 of 17 passes.
“It is kind of surreal right now, being able to go to the semifinals”
Huntley's quarterback
Huntley's Malik Carter completed 21 of 28 passes.
“Every football season ends in tears”
Trevians' semifinal run
Trevians reach semifinals for first time since 1982.
“They have had an amazing season”
The short version
New Trier's Throy Nightingale Jr. ran for 5 touchdowns and 309 yards in a Class 8A state quarterfinal win against Huntley, honoring classmate Brock Beeler who died that week.
