Kewanee High School’s standout athlete, Alejandro Duarte, has been honored with a position on the 2024 Illinois High School Football Coaches’ Association All-State Team for Class 4A. This recognition comes after a spectacular season where Duarte led his team with dynamic performances on both offense and defense, notably setting new school records in multiple categories including career points scored and rushing touchdowns. Duarte and his fellow athletes will be officially recognized at the State Championship games in Bloomington, Illinois. His remarkable contributions have not only set high standards at Kewanee but also underscored his role as a key player in high school football statewide.
2024 ILLINOIS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL COACHES’ ASSOCIATION ALL-STATE TEAM Class 4A
Player Pos YR HT WT SCHOOL COACH
JC Anderson TE/DL 11 6’7 235 Mt. Zion Patrick Etherton
Preston Baker QB 12 6’2 190 Breese Central Brian Short
Griffen Becker WR/DB 12 6’4 180 Breese Central Brian Short
Landin Benson RB/P/K 12 5’8 185 Coal City High School Francis Loughran
Jacob Bylina LB 12 6’0 220 St. Laurence Adam Nissen
Gavyn Cothern QB 11 5’10 165 Richland County High School Luke Carmody
Alejandro Duarte LB/RB 12 6’2 235 Kewanee High School Matthew Taylor
Dayvion Ellis WR/DB 12 5’10 180 Saint Viator Dave Archibald
Jack Hanley RB/DB 12 5’11 180 Peoria Notre Dame Patrick Armstrong
Jeremy Johanik LB/OL 12 6’1 220 Wheaton Academy Jim Johanik
Tyjaire Kellum RB 12 5’9 170 Murphysboro High School Gary Carter
Cole Matejka DL/OL 12 6’4 2353 University High School Brody Walworth
Jake Milliron OL/DL 12 6’4 270 Rochester High School Derek Leonard
Juju Rodriguez QB 12 5’10 175 DePaul College Prep Michael Passarella
Cullen Shaner QB 12 6’0 160 Dixon High School Jared Shaner
Zion Taylor QB 12 6’1 210 Cahokia high school Darien Donald
Brayden Trimble WR/DB 12 6’2 175 Mt. Zion High School Patrick Etherton
Alek Weiland QB 12 6’1 155 Normal University HS Brody Walworth
Here is a list of records in Football set by Alex Duarte, compiled by Mr. Jerry Salisbury:
Career Points Scored
1.Alex Duarte (2025) = 250
2.Braden Clark (2024) =223
3.Nels Fuglsang (1916) = 212
Single season points scored
1.Alex Duarte (2025) = 146
2. Jr. James Hart (1978) = 119
Sr. Marc Bubnick (2000) = 119
Career Rushing Yards
1.Dontae Pryor (2012) = 2923
2. Sr Alex Duarte (2025) = 2587
Single Season Rushing Yards
1.Sr. Alex Duarte (2025) = 1455
2. Sr. Marc Bubnick (2000) = 1346
Career Rushing Touchdowns
1.Alex Duarte (2025) = 37
2.Nels Fuglsang (1916) = 30
Single Season Rushing Touchdowns
1.Sr.Alex Duarte (2025) = 21
2. Jr. James Hart (1978) = 17
Sr. Marc Bubnick (2000) = 17
Rushing Touchdowns In A Game
1.1965 Sr. Mark Shunick (1966) = 5 Home vs. Sterling
2010 Jr. Dontae Pryor (2012) = 5 at Ottawa Marquette
2024 Sr. Alex Duarte (2025) = 5 at Orion
2024 Sr. Alex Duarte {2025}=5 Home vs Mendota
Dear 2024 All-State Team Member,
You have been selected as a member of the 31st Annual
ILLINOIS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL COACHES’ ASSOCIATION
ALL-STATE TEAM
Congratulations on your achievement! As coaches we know that this honor reflects hours of sacrifice and hard work by you, your teammates, your coaches and especially your parents. You are invited to receive your plaque and be introduced on the field prior to the State Championship game for your class in Bloomington! (8 Man & 1A-8A see below)
Please check in at the southeast corner of Hancock Stadium – Gate 10 for your admission to the stadium (or for someone to represent you). Parents and friends may purchase tickets ($15) the day of the game (Public parking is free). Please arrive 30 minutes prior to the game. If you cannot attend personally your coach or someone else can accept your award.
Congratulations!
The Illinois Football Coaches
Questions: 1A, 2A, 3A & 4A 5A, 6A, 7A & 8A
Coach Jim Henry Coach Ted Monken
217-242-7047 630-886-1359
2024 CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES
ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY, BLOOMINGTON, IL
FRI., NOV. 29 8 Man & 1A – 10:00 AM / 2A – 1:00 PM / 3A – 4:00 PM / 4A – 7:00 PM
SAT, NOV. 30 5A – 10:00 AM / 6A – 1:00 PM / 7A – 4:00 PM / 8A – 7:00 PM
(Please arrive 30 minutes prior to the start of your game)
Visual Image Photography, the official photographers of the state tournament, will take a group and individual picture which will be available for purchase through their website. ***Tickets are $15 for parents, family & friends
