Peotone’s three-headed monster runs all over Illini West for program’s first playoff win since 2023

Peotone star halfback Eli Chenoweth said he remembers the devastating feeling after being eliminated in the first round of the IHSA playoffs against Eureka in 2024. He said he recalls the disappointment in that locker room, and he’s grateful he had the opportunity to have it go a different direction as a senior this time.He had six carries for 113 yards and three rushing touchdowns on Saturday during Poetone’s playoff win over Illini West, 51-8.
“It was really great, especially after last season and not making it,” Chenoweth said. “We just wanted it more, we played harder, and we wanted the end zone like.”
It was a game the Blue Devils ran away with thanks to the running game imposing its will, special teams make a difference and a monster jolt from Tyler Walker. In fact, Walker had probably the best three minutes of football any player could dream of. With 59 seconds left in the first half, Walker recovered a muffed kickoff. It gave Peotone’s offense the opportunity to find the end zo