Athletes in Action tracks players with ties to communities within the South Cook News coverage area as they compete at the collegiate level. The following football players will compete during the week of Aug. 27 to Sept. 2.

• Aarion Lacy - Brother Rice H.S.; Park Forest, Illinois. Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks; 5-foot-10, 170-pound / Freshman / Cornerback.
  Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks vs University Of Mary Marauders. Aug. 31, 6:00 p.m.
• Aaron Gooch - Homewood-Flossmoor H.S.; Flossmoor, Illinois. Indiana State Sycamores; 5-foot-9, 170-pound redshirt / Junior / Wide receiver.
  Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Indiana State Sycamores. Aug. 31, 6:00 p.m.
• Anthony Burton - Rich Central H.S.; Olympia Fields, Illinois. Emporia State Hornets; 6-foot-3, 240-pound / Freshman / Defensive end.
  Emporia State Hornets vs Northwest Missouri State Bearcats. Aug. 31, 7:00 p.m.
• Antonio Walton - Uplift Academy H.S.; Dolton, Illinois. McKendree Bearcats; 6-foot-2, 190-pound / Freshman / Defensive back.
  McKendree Bearcats vs Angelo State Rams. Aug. 31, 6:00 p.m.
• Brandon Cotman - Crete Monee H.S.; Calumet City, Illinois. Upper Iowa Peacocks; 5-foot-10, 165-pound redshirt / Freshman / Running back.
  Upper Iowa Peacocks vs University Of Minnesota Crookston Golden Eagles. Aug. 31, 4:00 p.m.
• Brandon Gaston - St. Rita H.S.; Glenwood, Illinois. Western Illinois Leathernecks; 6-foot-2, 190-pound / Sophomore / Wide receiver.
  Western Illinois Leathernecks vs Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles. Aug. 31, 6:00 p.m.
• Brendon Zachery - Rich South H.S.; Richton Park, Illinois. University Of Central Missouri Mules; 5-foot-11, 185-pound redshirt / Sophomore / Quarterback.
  Pittsburg State Gorillas vs University Of Central Missouri Mules. Aug. 31, 7:00 p.m.
• Brian Craft - Brother Rice H.S.; Dolton, Illinois. Truman State Bulldogs; 6-foot-1, 266-pound / Senior / Defensive lineman.
  Truman State Bulldogs vs Michigan Technological Huskies. Aug. 31, 7:00 p.m.
• Bron Hill - Thornton Fractional South H.S.; Lansing, Illinois. Indiana State Sycamores; 6-foot-5, 170-pound / Freshman / Wide receiver.
  Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Indiana State Sycamores. Aug. 31, 6:00 p.m.
• Cam Thomas - Marian Catholic H.S.; Chicago Heights, Illinois. University Of Illinois Fighting Illini; 6-foot-2, 190-pound / Freshman / Quarterback.
  Ball State Cardinals vs University Of Illinois Fighting Illini. Sept. 2, 11:00 a.m.
• Casey O'brien - Lemont High H.S.; Lemont, Illinois. Missouri State Bears; 6-foot-5, 285-pound redshirt / Freshman / Offensive lineman.
  Missouri State Bears vs Missouri Tigers. Sept. 2, 11:00 a.m.
• Caylon May - Rich Central H.S.; Olympia Fields, Illinois. Bowling Green Falcons; 6-foot-2, 290-pound / Freshman / Defensive lineman.
  Bowling Green Falcons vs Michigan State Spartans. Sept. 2, 12:00 p.m.
• Chris Whitfield - Thornwood H.S.; Calumet City, Illinois. Winona State Warriors; 6-foot-5, 290-pound / Senior / Offensive lineman.
  Bemidji State Beavers vs Winona State Warriors. Aug. 31, 6:00 p.m.
• Darrieon Washington - Thornton Fractional North H.S.; Calumet City, Illinois. Niu Huskies; 6-foot, 253-pound redshirt / Sophomore / Defensive end.
  Boston Eagles vs Niu Huskies. Sept. 1, 8:30 p.m.
• David High - Rich Central H.S.; Matteson, Illinois. Northwest Missouri State Bearcats; 6-foot-4, 300-pound / Freshman / Offensive lineman.
  Emporia State Hornets vs Northwest Missouri State Bearcats. Aug. 31, 7:00 p.m.
• Deshawn Jones - Rich Central H.S.; Olympia Fields, Illinois. Missouri Of Science And Technology Miners; 5-foot-9, 185-pound / Sophomore / Running back.
  West Florida Argonauts vs Missouri Of Science And Technology Miners. Sept. 2, 7:00 p.m.
• Dre Greer - Mount Carmel H.s. H.S.; Dolton, Illinois. University Of Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs; 5-foot-11, 300-pound / Junior / Defensive lineman.
  Sioux Falls Cougars vs University Of Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs. Aug. 31, 6:05 p.m.
• Dylan Jiles - Richards H.S.; Chicago Ridge, Illinois. Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks; 6-foot, 200-pound / Sophomore / Cornerback.
  Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks vs University Of Mary Marauders. Aug. 31, 6:00 p.m.
• Eryk Preston - Thornton Township H.S.; Harvey, Illinois. Western Illinois Leathernecks; 6-foot-4, 234-pound redshirt / Freshman / Defensive tackle.
  Western Illinois Leathernecks vs Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles. Aug. 31, 6:00 p.m.
• Flynn Nagel - Lemont H.S.; Lemont, Illinois. Northwestern Wildcats; 5-foot-11, 192-pound / Junior / Wide receiver.
  Nevada Wolfpack vs Northwestern Wildcats. Sept. 2, 2:30 p.m.
• Franklin Hunt - Rich Central H.S.; Richton Park, Illinois. University Of Central Missouri Mules; 5-foot-10, 175-pound redshirt / Freshman / Wide receiver.
  Pittsburg State Gorillas vs University Of Central Missouri Mules. Aug. 31, 7:00 p.m.
• Jalen Banks - Thornton Township H.S.; Markham, Illinois. Illinois State Redbirds; 5-foot-11, 205-pound / Senior / Safety.
  Butler Bulldogs vs Illinois State Redbirds. Sept. 2, 6:30 p.m.
• James Sheehan - Homewood-Flossmoor H.S.; Flossmoor, Illinois. Indiana State Sycamores; 6-foot-3, 210-pound redshirt / Sophomore / Tight end.
  Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Indiana State Sycamores. Aug. 31, 6:00 p.m.
• Jamezz Kimbrough - Flossmoor H.S.; Homewood, Illinois. Central Michigan Chippewas; 6-foot-2, 247-pound / Freshman / Offensive lineman.
  University Of Rhode Island Rams vs Central Michigan Chippewas. Aug. 31, 7:00 p.m.
• Jared Sharp - Homewood-Flossmoor H.S.; Flossmoor, Illinois. Miami Of Ohio Redhawks; 5-foot-8, 163-pound redshirt / Sophomore / Wide receiver.
  Miami Of Ohio Redhawks vs Marshall The Thundering Herd. Sept. 2, 6:30 p.m.
• Jarvion Franklin - Andrews H.S.; Tinley Park, Illinois. Western Michigan Broncos; 6-foot, 225-pound / Senior / Running back.
  Western Michigan Broncos vs Usc Trojans. Sept. 2, 5:15 p.m.
• Jauan Wesley - Thornton Township H.S.; Markham, Illinois. Niu Huskies; 5-foot-11, 182-pound redshirt / Junior / Wide receiver.
  Boston Eagles vs Niu Huskies. Sept. 1, 8:30 p.m.
• Jaylen Zachery - Rich South H.S.; Richton Park, Illinois. University Of Central Missouri Mules; 6-foot, 185-pound redshirt / Senior / Wide receiver.
  Pittsburg State Gorillas vs University Of Central Missouri Mules. Aug. 31, 7:00 p.m.
• John Michael Schmitz - Homewood-Flossmoor H.S.; Flossmoor, Illinois. Minnesota Golden Gophers; 6-foot-4, 286-pound / Freshman / Offensive lineman.
  University At Buffalo Bulls vs Minnesota Golden Gophers. Aug. 31, 6:00 p.m.
• Johnny Clayton - Rich South H.S.; Richton Park, Illinois. Lindenwood Lions; 6-foot-3, 290-pound / Freshman / Defensive tackle.
  Lindenwood Lions vs University Of Central Oklahoma Bronchos. Aug. 31, 7:00 p.m.
• Julian Hylton - Lincoln-Way North H.S.; Tinley Park, Illinois. University Of Illinois Fighting Illini; 6-foot-1, 205-pound / Junior / Defensive back.
  Ball State Cardinals vs University Of Illinois Fighting Illini. Sept. 2, 11:00 a.m.
• Kevin Kurasz - Mt. Carmel H.S.; Lemont, Illinois. University Of Dayton Flyers; 6-foot-3, 235-pound redshirt / Freshman / Defensive end.
  University Of Dayton Flyers vs Robert Morris Eagles. Sept. 2, 12:00 p.m.
• Kyle Pugh - Bloom Township H.S.; Chicago Heights, Illinois. Niu Huskies; 5-foot-11, 218-pound redshirt / Sophomore / Linebacker.
  Boston Eagles vs Niu Huskies. Sept. 1, 8:30 p.m.
• Larry Moore - Thornwood H.S.; Calumet City, Illinois. Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks; 6-foot-2, 180-pound / Senior / Cornerback.
  Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks vs University Of Mary Marauders. Aug. 31, 6:00 p.m.
• Lemonte Booker - Carl Sandburg H.S.; Orland Park, Illinois. Indiana State Sycamores; 5-foot-11, 190-pound redshirt / Senior / Running back.
  Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Indiana State Sycamores. Aug. 31, 7:00 p.m.
• Luke Rattler - Chicago Christian H.S.; Palos Heights, Illinois. Northwood Timberwolves; 5-foot-11, 205-pound / Freshman / Running back.
  Northwood Timberwolves vs Siena Heights Saints. Sept. 2, 12:00 p.m.
• Malcom Miller - Rich East H.S.; Park Forest, Illinois. Indiana State Sycamores; 6-foot-1, 200-pound redshirt / Senior / Defensive back.
  Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Indiana State Sycamores. Aug. 31, 6:00 p.m.
• Martece McClinton - Simeon Career Academy H.S.; Markham, Illinois. University Of Indianapolis Greyhounds; 5-foot-10, 194-pound / Senior / Defensive back.
  Grand Valley State Lakers vs University Of Indianapolis Greyhounds. Aug. 31, 7:00 p.m.
• Maurice Robinson - Tinley Park H.S.; Tinley Park, Illinois. University Of Indianapolis Greyhounds; 6-foot-4, 200-pound / Sophomore / Wide receiver.
  Grand Valley State Lakers vs University Of Indianapolis Greyhounds. Aug. 31, 7:00 p.m.
• Meekah Ben-Israel - Joliet West H.S.; Harvey, Illinois. Illinois State Redbirds; 6-foot-1, 285-pound redshirt / Freshman / Defensive lineman.
  Butler Bulldogs vs Illinois State Redbirds. Sept. 2, 6:30 p.m.
• Mike Dzierzega - Argo Community H.S.; Bridgeview, Illinois. Missouri Southern State Lions; 6-foot-3, 265-pound / Junior / Offensive lineman.
  Fort Hays State Tigers vs Missouri Southern State Lions. Aug. 31, 7:00 p.m.
• Miles Wade - Rich Central H.S.; Olympia Fields, Illinois. Emporia State Hornets; 6-foot-3, 290-pound / Freshman / Defensive lineman.
  Emporia State Hornets vs Northwest Missouri State Bearcats. Aug. 31, 7:00 p.m.
• Miles Boykin - Providence Catholic H.S.; Tinley Park, Illinois. Notre Dame Fighting Irish; 6-foot-4, 225-pound / Junior / Wide receiver.
  Temple Owls vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Sept. 2, 3:30 p.m.
• Mylan Reeves - Homewood Flossmoor H.S.; Homewood, Illinois. Niu Huskies; 6-foot-4, 320-pound redshirt / Junior / Defensive tackle.
  Boston Eagles vs Niu Huskies. Sept. 1, 8:30 p.m.
• Myrthel Stewart Jr. - Bloom Township H.S.; Glenwood, Illinois. Kentucky State Thorobreds; 6-foot-1, 252-pound / Sophomore / .
  Slippery Rock Lion vs Kentucky State Thorobreds. Sept. 2, 1:30 p.m.
• Nathan Gimza - Richards H.s. H.S.; Chicago Ridge, Illinois. St. Cloud State Huskies; 6-foot-2, 180-pound / Freshman / Wide receiver.
  Southwest Minnesota State Mustangs vs St. Cloud State Huskies. Aug. 31, 7:00 p.m.
• Nick Horne - Rich East H.S.; Park Forest, Illinois. Indiana State Sycamores; 6-foot-2, 215-pound redshirt / Senior / Linebacker.
  Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Indiana State Sycamores. Aug. 31, 6:00 p.m.
• Nick Atoyebi - Homewood-Flossmoor H.S.; Homewood, Illinois. Indiana State Sycamores; 6-foot, 185-pound redshirt / Junior / Wide receiver.
  Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Indiana State Sycamores. Aug. 31, 6:00 p.m.
• Nik Giles - Mount Carmel H.S.; Matteson, Illinois. Ball State Cardinals; 5-foot-11, 190-pound redshirt / Sophomore / Defensive back.
  Ball State Cardinals vs University Of Illinois Fighting Illini. Sept. 2, 12:00 p.m.
• Payson Wick - Homewood-Flossmoor H.S.; Flossmoor, Illinois. Drake Bulldogs; 6-foot-3, 283-pound redshirt / Senior / Offensive lineman.
  South Dakota Coyotes vs Drake Bulldogs. Sept. 2, 6:00 p.m.
• Preston Thompson - Tinley Park H.S.; Markham, Illinois. McKendree Bearcats; 5-foot-8, 195-pound / Junior / Running back.
  McKendree Bearcats vs Angelo State Rams. Aug. 31, 6:00 p.m.
• Richie Warfield - Providence Catholic H.S.; Cook County, Illinois. University Of Dayton Flyers; 5-foot-11, 210-pound / Freshman / Running back.
  University Of Dayton Flyers vs Robert Morris Eagles. Sept. 2, 12:00 p.m.
• Shelby Benn - Brother Rice H.S.; Lansing, Illinois. McKendree Bearcats; 6-foot-4, 215-pound / Freshman / Defensive end.
  McKendree Bearcats vs Angelo State Rams. Aug. 31, 6:00 p.m.
• Steve Wirtel - Mount Carmel H.S.; Orland Park, Illinois. Iowa State Cyclones; 6-foot-4, 214-pound / Sophomore / Safety.
  University Of Northern Iowa Panthers vs Iowa State Cyclones. Sept. 2, 7:00 p.m.
• Thad Little; Homewood, Illinois. Grand Valley State Lakers; 6-foot-3, 210-pound / Sophomore / Defensive back.
  Grand Valley State Lakers vs University Of Indianapolis Greyhounds. Aug. 31, 7:00 p.m.
• Tifonte Hunt - Thornton Township H.S.; Harvey, Illinois. Niu Huskies; 5-foot-9, 172-pound redshirt / Junior / Cornerback.
  Boston Eagles vs Niu Huskies. Sept. 1, 8:30 p.m.
• Tim Mcauliffe - Lemont H.S.; Lemont, Illinois. Bowling Green Falcons; 6-foot-1, 287-pound redshirt / Senior / Offensive lineman.
  Bowling Green Falcons vs Michigan State Spartans. Sept. 2, 12:00 p.m.
• Tyjuan Swain - College Of Dupage H.S.; Olympia Fields, Illinois. Central Michigan Chippewas; 6-foot, 190-pound / Junior / Defensive back.
  University Of Rhode Island Rams vs Central Michigan Chippewas. Aug. 31, 7:00 p.m.
• Vincent Magaa - Central Lakes College H.S.; South Holland, Illinois. Minnesota Golden Gophers; 6-foot-3, 287-pound / Junior / Offensive lineman.
  University At Buffalo Bulls vs Minnesota Golden Gophers. Aug. 31, 6:00 p.m.
• Willie Walton - St. Laurence H.S.; Homewood, Illinois. Wayne State Wildcats; 5-foot-11, 180-pound / Sophomore / Wide receiver.
  Wayne State Wildcats vs Northern State Wolves. Aug. 31, 6:00 p.m.