Hoosier Commit named ESPNChicago.com POY

Running back Matt Perez is certainly not falling under the radar anymore. The Chicago Sun-Times already named him the best player in the state of Illinois a few weeks ago and now he is getting national attention. ESPNChicago.com has named Perez the high school player of the year. Perez has rushed for 1,930 yards and 29 touchdowns on 181 carries. He has averaged 10.7 yards per run. He has caught 30 passes for 391 yards and two touchdowns. He has returned two punts for touchdowns. He also has 59 tackles, 19 of them going for a loss. Twice this season, he ran for 300-plus yards and four touchdowns against Glenbrook South. Matt Perez's team will take on Marist tomorrow in the state championship game at Memorial Stadium at the University of Illinois. Next year there is a possibility that he could move from running back to either line backer or safety for the hoosiers.