When
Jordan (Sandy, Utah) lost to American Fork (Utah) 58-13 in the second round of the Class 5A playoffs, the defeat signaled the final game in the career of one of the most prolific record-setting quarterbacks in high school history.
Austin Kafentzis played 52 games as the quarterback at Jordan and during that span he set or tied 13 records in his career.
He also become one of the nation's all-time leaders in total offense and touchdowns responsible for. His career total offense total of 20,021 yards ranks second all-time behind Maty Mauk of Kenton (Ohio) who had 22,681 yards from 2008-11. Kafentzis' 218 career touchdowns accounted for rank third behind Mauk, who had 278, and Will Grier of Davidson Day (Davidson, N.C.), who had 226.
Kafentzis also became the first player in national history to become the state's all-time leader in both passing and rushing yardage.
Here's a rundown of Kafentzis' state records, based on the marks provided in the Utah High School Activities Association record book.
Career Pass Attempts - 1,453
Previous Mark - 1,154, Alex Kuresa, Mountain Crest, 2007-10
Austin Kafentzis, Jordan
Photo by Dave Argyle
- 824
Previous Mark - 751, Alex Kuresa, Mountain Crest, 2007-10
Career Passing Yardage - 13,079
Previous Mark - 10,951, Alex Kuresa, Mountain Crest, 2007-10
Career Passing Touchdowns - 115
Previous Mark - 101, Alex Kuresa, Mountain Crest, 2007-10
Career Rushing Attempts - 992
Previous Mark - 782, Isi Sofele, Cottonwood, 2006-07
Career Rushing Yardage - 6,942
Previous Mark - 5,663, Fahu Tahi, Granger, 1996-98
Career Rushing Touchdowns - 103
Previous Mark - 70, Alan Mouritsen, Grantsville, 1996-98
Career 100-yard Rushing Games - 38
Previous Mark - 25, Tanner Brown, Grand Count, 2003-06
Career Total Offense - 20,021
Previous Mark - 12,917, Alex Kuresa, Mountain Crest, 2007-10
Career Touchdowns Responsible For - 218
Previous Mark - 130, Alex Kuresa, Mountain Crest, 2007-10
Points in a Career - 618
Previous Mark - 470 Alan Mouritsen, Grantsville, 1996-98
Touchdowns in a Career - 103
Previous Mark - 77, Alan Mouritsen, Granstville, 1996-98
Touchdowns Responsible For Game - 10
Previous Mark - 10, Adam Boelter, West Jordan, 2009; Gene Livingston, East, 1919
