Downstate Illinois Statistical Leaders: Scoring
In this write up we take a look at the statistical leaders in downstate Illinois (any high school south of I-80). This will be based on a ten-game minimum. MaxPreps tracks the state’s statistical leaders based on what is input…
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Continue ReadingIn this write up we take a look at the statistical leaders in downstate Illinois (any high school south of I-80). This will be based on a ten-game minimum.
MaxPreps tracks the state’s statistical leaders based on what is input into the system by coaches or programs. With the regular season wrapping up and state tournament play right around the corner, we take a look at the leaders in points per game in Illinois.
Katie Draper – Oblong/Hutsonville/Palestine – 2022
Average Per Game: 26.2
Total Points: 341
Games Played: 13
MaxPreps only has stats for 13 of Katie’s games, but its no doubt she can put buckets up in a hurry. Scoring 341 points in only 13 games are impressive nonetheless. Katie scored over 20 in 11 of those 13 games. She scored a season-high 46 in early December against Lawrenceville.
Amiah Hargrove Amiah Hargrove 6'2" | SF Christopher | 2024 State IL – Christopher – 2024
Average Per Game: 24.7
Total Points: 593
Games Played: 24
The talented sophomore leads the team in almost every statistical category. She’s leading the team averaging 24.7 PPG. Amiah has scored in double digits in 23 of 24 games she has played. She scored over 30 points five times with a season-high 37 points in December against Sesser-Valier/Waltonville.
Madalynn Thompson – Rivers of Life Christian – 2023
Average Per Game: 24.6
Total Points: 246
Games Played: 10
Rivers of Life Christian has only played 10 games, but Madalynn shows she makes the most of every opportunity. Madalynn has been a one-woman show for Rivers of Life Christian averaging 24.6 PPG. She has been in double digits in all 10 games for the Eagles. The junior scored a season-high 44 points in a dominating 58-14 win over Heritage Classical Christian Academy.
Shelby Bowman – West Central – 2024
Average Per Game: 24.0
Total Points: 576
Games Played: 24
The talented sophomore has hit double digits in all 24 games for the Heat. Averaging 24 PPG, Shelby can let it fly from deep with 57 treys from behind the 3point arc. She has scored over the 25 point mark nine times. Shelby scored a season-high 45 against West Prairie where she shot 17-30 en route to a 72-58 win.
A’Coria Phillips – Meridian (Mounds) – 2022
Average Per Game: 23.9
Total Points: 335
Games Played: 14
A’Coria has helped lead her team to an 11-6 record thanks to her averaging nearly 24 PPG. She has hit the 30 point mark 4 times. The senior scored an even 40 points early in the season, with an impressive shooting night going 18-22 from the field.
Gracie Heckert Gracie Heckert 5'9" | SG Beecher | 2023 State IL – Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City – 2023
Average Per Game: 21.2
Total Points: 530
Games Played: 25
The junior scored her 1,000th career point earlier this week due to her averaging 21.2 points a game this season. She has scored in double digits in 24 of 25 games played helping her team to a 21-4 record. Gracie hit the 30 point mark for the first time in her career this season scoring a career-high 36 in a win over Martinsville.
Layne Rupert Layne Rupert 5'7" | CG Hillsboro | 2023 State IL – Hillsboro – 2023
Average Per Game: 19.3
Total Points: 445
Games Played: 23
Junior Layne Rupert Layne Rupert 5'7" | CG Hillsboro | 2023 State IL has doubled her career points this season. Coming into the season she had scored 381 career points. Layne scored a season-high 30 against Litchfield. She has hit the 20 point mark 12 times helping her average 19.3 a game.
Ella Lune Ella Lune 6'0" | PF Brimfield | 2022 State IL – Brimfield – 2022
Average Per Game: 19.2
Total Points: 499
Games Played: 26
Ella has been in double digits in her last 25 games helping her to average 19.2 PPG. Earlier this season she crossed the 1,000 career points mark while helping lead her team to a 22-4 record. She is shooting nearly 40% from the three-point line. The senior hit 2-3 from deep on the way to a season-high 28 points in a loss to a very tough Winnebago team.
Ayva Rush – Vienna – 2025
Average Per Game: 19.1
Total Points: 420
Games Played: 22
The only Freshman on our list has scored 420 points this season helping her team to a 15-10 record. The guard shoots an impressive 82% from the field while averaging 19.1 a game. Ayva scored a career-high 30 early in the season in a 60-24 win over Sesser-Valier/Waltonville.
Marley Williamson – IVC – 2022
Average Per Game: 18.1
Total Points: 398
Games Played: 22
The four-year varsity player is having her best season for the Grey Ghosts averaging 18.1 a game. Marley has been over 20 points in 50% of her games. She scored a season-high 31 against Olympia in early December.