The Chicago Bears have officially named quarterback Nick Peipert of Barrington High School in Barrington, Ill., as the Chicago Bears High School All-Star for Week 7. The award brought to you by
Athletico Physical Therapy. The Bears will make a direct a $500 donation to the youth football program of Peipert’s choice.
On Oct. 6, junior quarterback Nick Peipert led the Barrington Fillies/Broncos (7-0) to a close 35-31 road conference victory against the Hoffman Estates Hawks (4-3) on Friday night. This Victory allowed them to maintain their undefeated record and secure the top position in the Mid Suburban West Conference. Peipert’s outstanding performance included completing 33 of 41 passes for 373 yards and three touchdowns. The game culminated in a thrilling finish as he scored a one-yard rushing touchdown with only 11 seconds remaining on the clock, securing the victory for his team. As per an Associated Press panel of Illinois high school sportswriters, the Fillies/Broncos were ranked 4th overall in Class 8A before the game, and this victory positions them well to potentially enhance their ranking. Peipert will continue to lead the Fillies/Broncos as they aim to remain undefeated when they host conference rival, the Palatine Pirates (5-2), on Friday night, Oct. 13.
From Chicago Bears news release
About “Coach of the Week” & “High School All-Star”
The Chicago Bears Coach of the Week program was launched in 1996 and High School All-Star program in 2011. The Coach of the Week program honors outstanding Illinois high school coaches who develop players’ football skills and knowledge, character, leadership, discipline and teamwork abilities. The nomination criteria for the High School All-Star program includes on-field performance, community involvement and good sportsmanship. Exceptional high school coaches and players who go beyond expectations are nominated by a panel of local high school sports journalists. The winning candidates are chosen each week from Aug. 25th to Oct. 21st. Since the program’s inception, the Bears have donated more than $369,000 to Illinois high schools in support of their football programs. For more information, please visit chicagobears.com/community/high-school-football.
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*Editor’s Note: Barrington is currently ranked No. 6 in the latest High School Football America Illinois Top 10 high school football rankings, powered by NFL Play Football.
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2023 Chicago Bears High School All-Star Winners
Week 6 – C King, North Chicago HS
Week 5 – Justin Jones, Glenbard South HS
Week 4 – Eddie Jenkins, Jr. – Hope Academy
Week 3 – Labarion Gilmore – Amos Alonzo Stagg HS
Week 2 – Ki’On Carson – Lincoln Community
Week 1 – Ethan Plumb – St. Charles North HS
