The Chicago Bears have officially named running back Mason Boles of Eureka High School in Eureka, Ill. as the Chicago Bears High School All-Star for Week 8. The award is presented by Athletico Physical Therapy. The Bears will make a direct a $500 donation to the youth football program of Boles’ choice.
On Oct. 13, senior running back Mason Boles played a significant role by helping the Eureka Hornets (5-3) to an impressive 54-20 conference victory against the Ridgeview-Lexington Mustangs (2-6) on a rainy Friday night. The Hornets heavily relied on their ground/running game due to the weather, and Boles capitalized on this strategy by carrying the ball 27 times, rushing for 434 yards and scoring seven touchdowns. Boles’ outstanding performance established a new school record for total yards and touchdowns in a single game. Beyond his individual achievements, he also contributed to the team’s total ground yards, accumulating 518 yards, which set another record for Eureka High School. Boles will remain a key contributor for the Hornets as they get ready to host their season finale game against their undefeated conference rival, the Tri-Valley Vikings (8-0), on Friday night, Oct. 20.
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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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2023 Chicago Bears High School All-Star Winners
Week 7 – Nick Peipert, Barrington HS
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
