MaxPreps' Top 10 returning passing yards leaders

As preparations continue for the 2011 high school football season, it's all about looking ahead. But looking back can also give indications of which players are ready to have breakout seasons.

MaxPreps reveals the Top 10 returning stat stars from last football season at the quarterback position.

Only players with 2010 stats reported to MaxPreps are eligible, and the stats used are the ones reported on the site.

Here are the Top 10 passing yards totals for players expected to return this season:

TOP 10 RETURNING PASSING YARDS LEADERS

1. Maty Mauk
Kenton (Ohio)
Yards: 5,670
Completions: 372
Attempts: 568
TDs: 69
Games Played: 13
Grade in 2012: Senior
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2. Max Browne
Skyline (Sammamish, Wash.)
Yards: 4,182
Completions: 294
Attempts: 432
TDs: 50
Games Played: 14
Grade in 2012: Junior

3. Hudson Worthy
Porter-Gaud (Charleston, S.C.)
Yards: 4,102
Completions: 270
Attempts: 389
TDs: 43
Games Played: 13
Grade in 2012: Senior

4. Hunter Taylor
Whitehouse (Texas)
Yards: 3,854
Completions: 273
Attempts: 399
TDs: 46
Games Played: 12
Grade in 2012: Senior

5. Konnor Baker
Ada (Ohio)
Yards: 3,773
Completions: 224
Attempts: 335
TDs: 46
Games Played: 12
Grade in 2012: Senior

6. Derik Swinderman
Dover (Ohio)
Yards: 3,741
Completions: 227
Attempts: 370
TDs: 35
Games Played: 13
Grade in 2012: Senior

7. Christian Brumbaugh
South Fayette (McDonald, Pa.)
Yards: 3,728
Completions: 237
Attempts: 367
TDs: 52
Games Played: 16
Grade in 2012: Senior

8. Michael Booker
South Johnston (Four Oaks, N.C.)
Yards: 3,622
Completions: 233
Attempts: 394
TDs: 32
Games Played: 13
Grade in 2012: Senior

9. Jonquel Dawson
King (Lithonia, Ga.)
Yards: 3,612
Completions: 198
Attempts: 319
TDs: 41
Games Played: 12
Grade in 2012: Senior

10. Mitch Robinson
Avondale (Auburn Hills, Mich.)
Yards: 3,606
Completions: 222
Attempts: 383
TDs: 46
Games Played: 11
Grade in 2012: Senior