It’s been a roller coaster of a high school football career for Jalen Carter.

First, he was the starting quarterback for Aurora Christian, where as a sophomore he threw for 2,338 yards and 31 touchdowns and rushed for seven more to lead the Eagles to the second round of the 2023 Class 1A playoffs.

He then transferred to St. Francis for his junior season, but was moved to play running back after a preseason injury as the Spartans went all the way to the Class 5A state semifinals.

Now in his senior season, Carter, now at Kaneland , is back at the quarterback position.

And it’s like he never left.

Through four games, Carter has thrown for 534 passing yards with eight touchdowns, and has been a crucial part in the Knights starting the season 4-0 for the second straight season.

“He’s re

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