Lemont High School Football Players Receive All-State Honors

LEMONT, IL — Few people understand football players more than their coaches. That's why the honor of being named to the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association All-State Teams is a special one.

Senior Albert Kunickis, who plays as a running back and kicker, was chosen for the 2021 IHSFCA 1st Team All-State for Class 6A.

Junior and quarterback Payton Salomon and senior Tyler Wilms, who plays as a defensive and offensive lineman, were also both named to the Honorable Mention All-State Team.

Congratulations to Albert Kunickis (@albert_kunickis) on being selected to the 6A IHSFCA 1st Team All-State and Tyler Wilms (@tylerwilms) and Payton Salomon (@PaytonSalomon) for being selected as Honorable Mention. #WeAreLemont | #PrideInPerformance pic.twitter.com/K5ixwBk3VN

— Lemont High School Football (@lemont_football) November 17, 2021

Lemont made it to the quarterfinals of playoffs this season and were defeated by East St. Louis on Nov. 13. Lemont football is coached by Bret Kooi.

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