Kingston Allen keeps stacking up numbers that look more like a video game cheat code than a high school stat line.
The Wisconsin commit tore through Menasha for 279 yards and six touchdowns on just 29 carries, powering Notre Dame High School to a 66-18 win. It was the kind of night that has become routine for Allen, even if the details still jump off the page every time.
Allen also played the full game, which is notable in itself. He had not done that since Week 2 of the season, and the chance to stay on the field deep into the second half is something he has not gotten often this year. On this night, though, he got the workload and made it count.
Through seven games, Allen has piled up 1,981 rushing yards, a total that puts him firmly in the mix for the national lead. He also has 38 touchdowns, putting him on track to top last season’s 57.
The production has come inside a winning team picture, too. Notre Dame is 7-0, and the path ahead points toward a state championship run.
If Allen can keep this pace going and get the kind of touches that come with a deeper playoff run, the national rushing title is right there for him. And with Notre Dame rolling the way it is, his high school career could end with him playing for a state championship.
There is, of course, a little concern for the Wisconsin staff whenever Allen is asked to carry this kind of load. More touches mean more hits, and more hits mean more wear. But his workload for most of the season has not been overwhelming, which makes a game like this feel more like an exception than a red flag.
For Wisconsin, the bigger picture is easy to see: Allen looks like the next Badger back in line to arrive at Camp Randall Stadium and make his mark.
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