# 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.
- Title: New Trier's Throy Nightingale runs for 5 TDs, 309 yards in…
- Summary: New Trier's Throy Nightingale scores 5 touchdowns and 309 yards in emotional state quarterfinal win against Huntley. New Trier's Throy Nightingale Jr.
- Keywords: new trier, throy nightingale, huntley, class 8a, state quarterfinal, brock beeler, high school football, running back, touchdowns, 309 yards, Chicago Sun-Times
- Source: Chicago Sun-Times — https://chicago.suntimes.com/high-school-football/2026/11/13/new-triers-throy-nightingale-runs-for-5-tds-309-yards-in-emotional-state-quarterfinal-win-against-huntley
- Published: 2026-11-14T04:41:40.313+00:00
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- Topics: new trier, throy nightingale, huntley, class 8a, state quarterfinal, brock beeler, high school football, running back, touchdowns, 309 yards, news, local
## 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
## Key takeaway

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.