The pioneer press all-area team
Jermaine Baker
- Position
- DB
- School
- Nazareth Roadrunners
- Fantasy points/game
- 8.7
Baker’s versatility is a huge part of his stellar skill set. Coach Tim Racki said Baker’s 6-foot-2, 200-pound frame made him a force in the box to stop the run, and he sometimes resembled a linebacker more than a defensive back. But Baker, a junior from Westchester, also had the speed to cover receivers in the slot and deep downfield. He had three interceptions, all in key East Suburban Catholic victories for Nazareth (12-2). He also limited Prairie Ridge star quarterback Samson Evans to runs up the middle in the Class 6A title game.
| WK | OPP | TKLS | SACKS | INT | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEEK 1 | Dunbar | Forfeit | win | Forfeit | win |
| WEEK 2 | De La Salle | 7 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| WEEK 3 | Notre Dame | 7 | 0 | 0 | 8.25 |
| WEEK 4 | @Carmel | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| WEEK 5 | Benet | 8 | 0 | 1 | 16 |
| WEEK 6 | Joliet Catholic | 4 | 0 | 1 | 9.5 |
| WEEK 7 | @Marist | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| WEEK 8 | St. Viator | 2 | 0 | 1 | 12 |
| WEEK 9 | @Marian Catholic | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4.25 |
| ROUND 1 | Springfield | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7.5 |
| ROUND 2 | Danville | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7.5 |
| QUARTERFINAL | @Sacred Heart-Griffin | 7 | 0 | 0 | 8.25 |
| SEMIFINAL | @Providence | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6.75 |
| FINAL | @Prairie Ridge | 5 | 0 | 0 | 9.5 |
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