Big 12 Conference Champions

2008 Purple Raiders

6A Quarterfinalists

10-2

Intercity Champions

22nd Consecutive Playoff Berth

Ranked 5th in final AP Poll

 

Post Season Awards Teams Awards School Records (Historical Rank)

 

Player Award
   
Marcus Johnson Illinois Coaches Association All-State Class 6A, Pantagraph All-Area Defense, Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year, Big 12 1st Team Defense, Honorable Mention Offense.
Adam Peden Pantagraph All-Area Special Teams, Big 12 Conference 1st Team Punter and Kicker.
Todd Boaz Pantagraph All-Area Offense, Big 12 Conference 1st Team Offense.
Davion Howard Pantagraph All-Area Defense, Big 12 Conference 1st Team Defense.
Darrelynn Dunn Pantagraph All-Area Honorable Mention Offense, Big 12 Conference 1st Team Offense.
Torre Harrell Pantagraph All-Area Honorable Mention Defense, Big 12 Conference 1st Team Defense.
Dexter Brown Big 12 Conference Honorable Mention Defense.
Dane Thorton Big 12 Conference Honorable Mention Defense.
Ryne Dicken Big 12 Conference Honorable Mention Defense.

 

Team Award Player
   
Offensive Most Improved Mykul Pearson
Offensive Most Valuable Darrelynn Dunn
Defensive Most Improved Davion Howard
Defensive Most Valuable Marcus Johnson
Special Teams Most Valuable Adam Peden
Marty Wood Award Mykul Pearson
Team Most Valuable Marcus Johnson

 

Achievement Player Historical Rank
     
34 rushing touchdowns in a season Team 8th (tie)
471 rushing attempts in a season Team 8th
216 career points Darrelynn Dunn 7th
33 career touchdowns Darrelynn Dunn 4th
148 career kicking points Adam Peden 2nd
33 career rushing touchdowns Darrelynn Dunn 3rd
3110 career total yards Darrelynn Dunn 4th
3062 career rushing yards Darrelynn Dunn 3rd
89 career solo tackles Marcus Johnson 6th
15.5 career sacks Davion Howard 3rd
262 yards rushing in a game (playoffs v. NCHS) Darrelynn Dunn 7th
45 solo tackles in a season Marcus Johnson 10th
14 sacks in a season Davion Howard 2nd
24 sacks in a season Team 7th