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Intercity Champions |
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13-1 |
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4th Consecutive Undefeated Regular Season |
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5491 Total Yards of Offense. Most in school history. |
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Big 12 Champions |
Class 6A Runner-up |
17th Consecutive Playoff appearance |
The 2003 season will be remembered as one of the best in school history for several reasons. The most obvious being the Raiders 2nd consecutive, third overall, finish as state runner-up. But the milestones reached by this team go beyond just getting to the championship game. The 2003 Raiders became the first team in school history to score a touchdown (four total) in a state championship game. They were the first team in school history to defeat the champions of the dreaded Chicago Catholic League. They were the first champions of the newly combined Big 12 Conference. The Big 12 split into two divisions (east and west) in 1983, but combined again this season. They were only the second team in school history, first since 1987, to defeat the Ironmen of Normal Community twice in the same season. Running the overall winning steak over Community to five consecutive games. In addition, the team as well as several individuals rank very high historically in several statistical categories, as you will see below. The best part of all, is that no one expected the 2003 Raiders to be this good. Overachieving is a great thing.
Select a Category
| Achievement | Historical Rank |
| 5491 Total yards of offense | 1st |
| 4174 Rush yards | 1st |
| 298 Yards rushing per game | 1st |
| 580 Rush attempts | 1st |
| 48 Rushing touchdowns | 1st (tie) |
| 468 Points | 2nd |
| 23.5 Yards per pass completion | 2nd |
| 7.19 Yards per rush attempt | 3rd |
| 392 Total yards per game | 4th |
| 18 Passing touchdowns | 5th (tie) |
| 1317 Pass yards | 7th |
| 15 Defensive interceptions | 8th (tie) |
| 18 Quarterback Sacks | 9th |
Individual Achievements (Season)
| Name | Achievement | Historical Rank |
| James Wade | 2305 Total yards | 1st |
| James Wade | 2288 Yards rushing | 1st |
| Brandon Hughes | 33.4 Yards per catch | 1st |
| Justin Harrison | 144 points | 2nd |
| Justin Harrison | 24 Touchdowns | 2nd |
| James Wade | 257 Rush attempts | 2nd |
| Donald Brown | 8 Interceptions | 2nd |
| Justin Harrison | 19 Rushing touchdowns | 3rd |
| Brandon Hughes | 11 Touchdown receptions | 3rd |
| Justin Harrison | 28.3 Yards per catch | 3rd |
| James Wade | 18 Rushing touchdowns | 4th |
| Brandon Hughes | 668 Yards receiving | 4th |
| Jeremy Peden | 18 Touchdown passes | 6th |
| James Wade | 8.9 Yards per rush attempt | 6th |
| Justin Harrison | 48 Solo tackles | 6th |
| James Wade | 18 Total touchdowns | 7th |
| Justin Harrison | 8.83 Yards per rush attempt | 7th |
| Jeremy Peden | 1259 Passing yards | 8th |
| James Wade | 108 Points | 9th |
Individual Achievements (Career)
| Name | Achievement | Historical Rank |
| James Wade | 4466 Total yards | 1st |
| James Wade | 4297 Rush yards | 1st |
| Brandon Hughes | 29.5 yards per catch | *1st |
| James Wade | 35 Rushing touchdowns | 2nd |
| James Wade | 37 Total touchdowns | 2nd (tie) |
| Brandon Hughes | 1008 Yards receiving | 2nd |
| Brandon Hughes | 16 Touchdown receptions | 2nd |
| Justin Harrison | 97 Solo tackles | 3rd |
| James Wade | 8.25 Yards per rush attempt | *3rd |
| James Wade | 222 points | 5th |
| Justin Harrison | 268 Tackles | 5th |
*Among total yardage leaders in the category
Post Season Awards and Recognitions
| Name | Awards and Recognitions |
| Justin Harrison | WJBC Player of the year, Sun-Times and Champaign News Gazette All State Team, Illinois Coaches Association Honorable Mention All-State, Pantagraph All-Area Team, Big 12 All-Conference 1st Team Offense and Defense, Shrine All-Star Game Selection, Team MVP, Co-Defensive MVP. |
| James Wade | Champaign News Gazette All State Team (Honorable Mention), Illinois Coaches Association All State Team Class 6A, Pantagraph All-Area Team, Big 12 All-Conference 1st Team Offense, Team Offensive MVP. |
| Brandon Hughes | Pantagraph All-Area Team, Big 12 All-Conference 1st Team Offense, Shrine All-Star Game Selection. |
| Jeremy Peden | Big 12 All-Conference 1st Team Offense, Team Offensive Most Improved. |
| Dan Pettie | Pantagraph All-Area Defense, Big 12 All-Conference 1st Team Defense. |
| Rod Castillo | Pantagraph All-Area Honorable Mention Defense, Big 12 All-Conference 1st Team Defense, Team Co-MVP Defense. |
| Donald Brown | Pantagraph All-Area Honorable Mention Defense, Big 12 All-Conference 1st Team Defense, Team Defensive Most Improved. |
| Tim McAvoy | Pantagraph All-Area Honorable Mention Offense, Big 12 All-Conference 1st Team Offense. |
| Matt Logsdon | Big 12 All-Conference 1st Team Defense. |
| Mikey Kelch | Big 12 All-Conference 1st Team Offense. |
| Chris Jameson | Team Most Valuable Special Teams |
| Adam Janssen | Marty Wood Award |
