On a day where he topped the 2,000-yard, single-season rushing mark and scored his 24th and 25th touchdowns of the year, all Glenbard North tailback Donato Gatses wanted to talk about was the play of his offensive line and defense.

Gatses, a senior, carried the ball 33 times for 233 yards and a pair of touchdowns to help lead the Panthers to a 22-14 victory over Moline in Saturday’s second round of the Class 7A football playoffs in Carol Stream.

“I couldn’t do it without my offensive line,” said Gatses of a group that includes tackles John Kramaric, Michal Borzymowski, guards Daniel Mahoney, Wrigley Zamora, center Mason Bebar, tight ends Tyler Hvorcik, Kristian D’Alexander, and fullback Lucas Kramer.

“I give all my credit to the line. I don’t get those yards without them.”

After a 3-

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