South Cook News

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 Sept. 24 to Sept. 30.

• 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 Concordia-St. Paul Cobbers. Sept. 30, 12:00 p.m.
• Aaron Gooch - Homewood-Flossmoor H.S.; Flossmoor, Illinois. Tennessee State Tigers; 5-foot-9, 170-pound redshirt / Junior / Wide receiver.
  Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Tennessee State Tigers. Sept. 30, 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 University Of Central Oklahoma Bronchos. Sept. 30, 2:00 p.m.
• Antonio Walton - Uplift Academy H.S.; Dolton, Illinois. McKendree Bearcats; 6-foot-2, 190-pound / Freshman / Defensive back.
  Southwest Baptist Bearcats vs McKendree Bearcats. Sept. 30, 1:00 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 Winona State Warriors. Sept. 30, 1:00 p.m.
• Brandon Gaston - St. Rita H.S.; Glenwood, Illinois. Western Illinois Leathernecks; 6-foot-2, 190-pound / Sophomore / Wide receiver.
  South Dakota Coyotes vs Western Illinois Leathernecks. Sept. 30, 3:00 p.m.
• Brendon Zachery - Rich South H.S.; Richton Park, Illinois. University Of Central Missouri Mules; 5-foot-11, 185-pound redshirt / Sophomore / Quarterback.
  Northwest Missouri State Bearcats vs University Of Central Missouri Mules. Sept. 30, 4:00 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 University Of Indianapolis Greyhounds. Sept. 30, 6:00 p.m.
• Bron Hill - Thornton Fractional South H.S.; Lansing, Illinois. Tennessee State Tigers; 6-foot-5, 170-pound / Freshman / Wide receiver.
  Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Tennessee State Tigers. Sept. 30, 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.
  Nebraska Cornhuskers vs University Of Illinois Fighting Illini. Sept. 29, 7:00 p.m.
• Caylon May - Rich Central H.S.; Olympia Fields, Illinois. Bowling Green Falcons; 6-foot-2, 290-pound / Freshman / Defensive lineman.
  Akron Zips vs Bowling Green Falcons. Sept. 30, TBA.
• Chris Whitfield - Thornwood H.S.; Calumet City, Illinois. Winona State Warriors; 6-foot-5, 290-pound / Senior / Offensive lineman.
  Upper Iowa Peacocks vs Winona State Warriors. Sept. 30, 1:00 p.m.
• Darrieon Washington - Thornton Fractional North H.S.; Calumet City, Illinois. Niu Huskies; 6-foot, 253-pound redshirt / Sophomore / Defensive end.
  Niu Huskies vs San Diego Toreros. Sept. 30, 9:30 p.m.
• David High - Rich Central H.S.; Matteson, Illinois. Northwest Missouri State Bearcats; 6-foot-4, 300-pound / Freshman / Offensive lineman.
  Northwest Missouri State Bearcats vs University Of Central Missouri Mules. Sept. 30, 4:00 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.
  Missouri Of Science And Technology Miners vs William Jewell Cardinals. Sept. 30, 1:00 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.
  St. Cloud State Huskies vs University Of Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs. Sept. 28, 7:05 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 Concordia-St. Paul Cobbers. Sept. 30, 12:00 p.m.
• Eryk Preston - Thornton Township H.S.; Harvey, Illinois. Western Illinois Leathernecks; 6-foot-4, 234-pound redshirt / Freshman / Defensive tackle.
  South Dakota Coyotes vs Western Illinois Leathernecks. Sept. 30, 3:00 p.m.
• Flynn Nagel - Lemont H.S.; Lemont, Illinois. Northwestern Wildcats; 5-foot-11, 192-pound / Junior / Wide receiver.
  Northwestern Wildcats vs Wisconsin Badgers. Sept. 30, TBA.
• Franklin Hunt - Rich Central H.S.; Richton Park, Illinois. University Of Central Missouri Mules; 5-foot-10, 175-pound redshirt / Freshman / Wide receiver.
  Northwest Missouri State Bearcats vs University Of Central Missouri Mules. Sept. 30, 4:00 p.m.
• Jalen Banks - Thornton Township H.S.; Markham, Illinois. Illinois State Redbirds; 5-foot-11, 205-pound / Senior / Safety.
  Indiana State Sycamores vs Illinois State Redbirds. Sept. 30, 6:30 p.m.
• James Sheehan - Homewood-Flossmoor H.S.; Flossmoor, Illinois. Tennessee State Tigers; 6-foot-3, 210-pound redshirt / Sophomore / Tight end.
  Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Tennessee State Tigers. Sept. 30, 6:00 p.m.
• Jamezz Kimbrough - Flossmoor H.S.; Homewood, Illinois. Central Michigan Chippewas; 6-foot-2, 247-pound / Freshman / Offensive lineman.
  Central Michigan Chippewas vs Boston Eagles. Sept. 30, TBA.
• 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 Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Sept. 30, 5:00 p.m.
• Jarvion Franklin - Andrews H.S.; Tinley Park, Illinois. Western Michigan Broncos; 6-foot, 225-pound / Senior / Running back.
  Ball State Cardinals vs Western Michigan Broncos. Sept. 30, r
• Jauan Wesley - Thornton Township H.S.; Markham, Illinois. Niu Huskies; 5-foot-11, 182-pound redshirt / Junior / Wide receiver.
  Niu Huskies vs San Diego Toreros. Sept. 30, 9:30 p.m.
• Jaylen Zachery - Rich South H.S.; Richton Park, Illinois. University Of Central Missouri Mules; 6-foot, 185-pound redshirt / Senior / Wide receiver.
  Northwest Missouri State Bearcats vs University Of Central Missouri Mules. Sept. 30, 4:00 p.m.
• John Michael Schmitz - Homewood-Flossmoor H.S.; Flossmoor, Illinois. Minnesota Golden Gophers; 6-foot-4, 286-pound / Freshman / Offensive lineman.
  Maryland Terrapins vs Minnesota Golden Gophers. Sept. 30, TBA.
• Johnny Clayton - Rich South H.S.; Richton Park, Illinois. Lindenwood Lions; 6-foot-3, 290-pound / Freshman / Defensive tackle.
  Fort Hays State Tigers vs Lindenwood Lions. Sept. 30, 1:00 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.
  Nebraska Cornhuskers vs University Of Illinois Fighting Illini. Sept. 29, 7:00 p.m.
• Kevin Kurasz - Mt. Carmel H.S.; Lemont, Illinois. University Of Dayton Flyers; 6-foot-3, 235-pound redshirt / Freshman / Defensive end.
  San Diego Toreros vs University Of Dayton Flyers. Sept. 30, 12:00 p.m.
• Kyle Pugh - Bloom Township H.S.; Chicago Heights, Illinois. Niu Huskies; 5-foot-11, 218-pound redshirt / Sophomore / Linebacker.
  Niu Huskies vs San Diego Toreros. Sept. 30, 9:30 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 Concordia-St. Paul Cobbers. Sept. 30, 12:00 p.m.
• Lemonte Booker - Carl Sandburg H.S.; Orland Park, Illinois. Indiana State Sycamores; 5-foot-11, 190-pound redshirt / Senior / Running back.
  Indiana State Sycamores vs Illinois State Redbirds. Sept. 30, 7:30 p.m.
• Luke Rattler - Chicago Christian H.S.; Palos Heights, Illinois. Northwood Timberwolves; 5-foot-11, 205-pound / Freshman / Running back.
  Northwood Timberwolves vs Tiffin Dragons. Sept. 30, 3:00 p.m.
• Malcom Miller - Rich East H.S.; Park Forest, Illinois. Tennessee State Tigers; 6-foot-1, 200-pound redshirt / Senior / Defensive back.
  Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Tennessee State Tigers. Sept. 30, 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.
  Truman State Bulldogs vs University Of Indianapolis Greyhounds. Sept. 30, 6:00 p.m.
• Maurice Robinson - Tinley Park H.S.; Tinley Park, Illinois. University Of Indianapolis Greyhounds; 6-foot-4, 200-pound / Sophomore / Wide receiver.
  Truman State Bulldogs vs University Of Indianapolis Greyhounds. Sept. 30, 6:00 p.m.
• Meekah Ben-Israel - Joliet West H.S.; Harvey, Illinois. Illinois State Redbirds; 6-foot-1, 285-pound redshirt / Freshman / Defensive lineman.
  Indiana State Sycamores vs Illinois State Redbirds. Sept. 30, 6:30 p.m.
• Mike Dzierzega - Argo Community H.S.; Bridgeview, Illinois. Missouri Southern State Lions; 6-foot-3, 265-pound / Junior / Offensive lineman.
  Nebraska-Kearney Lopers vs Missouri Southern State Lions. Sept. 30, 3:00 p.m.
• Miles Boykin - Providence Catholic H.S.; Tinley Park, Illinois. Notre Dame Fighting Irish; 6-foot-4, 225-pound / Junior / Wide receiver.
  Miami Of Ohio Redhawks vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Sept. 30, 5:00 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 University Of Central Oklahoma Bronchos. Sept. 30, 2:00 p.m.
• Mylan Reeves - Homewood Flossmoor H.S.; Homewood, Illinois. Niu Huskies; 6-foot-4, 320-pound redshirt / Junior / Defensive tackle.
  Niu Huskies vs San Diego Toreros. Sept. 30, 9:30 p.m.
• Myrthel Stewart Jr. - Bloom Township H.S.; Glenwood, Illinois. Kentucky State Thorobreds; 6-foot-1, 252-pound / Sophomore / .
  Kentucky State Thorobreds vs Morehead State Eagles. Sept. 30, 4:00 p.m.
• Nathan Gimza - Richards H.s. H.S.; Chicago Ridge, Illinois. St. Cloud State Huskies; 6-foot-2, 180-pound / Freshman / Wide receiver.
  University Of Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs vs St. Cloud State Huskies. Sept. 28, 7:00 p.m.
• Nick Horne - Rich East H.S.; Park Forest, Illinois. Tennessee State Tigers; 6-foot-2, 215-pound redshirt / Senior / Linebacker.
  Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Tennessee State Tigers. Sept. 30, 6:00 p.m.
• Nick Atoyebi - Homewood-Flossmoor H.S.; Homewood, Illinois. Tennessee State Tigers; 6-foot, 185-pound redshirt / Junior / Wide receiver.
  Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Tennessee State Tigers. Sept. 30, 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 Western Michigan Broncos. Sept. 30, TBA.
• Payson Wick - Homewood-Flossmoor H.S.; Flossmoor, Illinois. Drake Bulldogs; 6-foot-3, 283-pound redshirt / Senior / Offensive lineman.
  Drake Bulldogs vs Butler Bulldogs. Sept. 30, 12:00 p.m.
• Preston Thompson - Tinley Park H.S.; Markham, Illinois. McKendree Bearcats; 5-foot-8, 195-pound / Junior / Running back.
  Southwest Baptist Bearcats vs McKendree Bearcats. Sept. 30, 1:00 p.m.
• Richie Warfield - Providence Catholic H.S.; Cook County, Illinois. University Of Dayton Flyers; 5-foot-11, 210-pound / Freshman / Running back.
  San Diego Toreros vs University Of Dayton Flyers. Sept. 30, 12:00 p.m.
• Shelby Benn - Brother Rice H.S.; Lansing, Illinois. McKendree Bearcats; 6-foot-4, 215-pound / Freshman / Defensive end.
  Southwest Baptist Bearcats vs McKendree Bearcats. Sept. 30, 1:00 p.m.
• Steve Wirtel - Mount Carmel H.S.; Orland Park, Illinois. Iowa State Cyclones; 6-foot-4, 214-pound / Sophomore / Safety.
  University Of Texas Longhorns vs Iowa State Cyclones. Sept. 28, 7:00 p.m.
• Thad Little - H.S.; Homewood, Illinois. Grand Valley State Lakers; 6-foot-3, 210-pound / Sophomore / Defensive back.
  Saginaw Valley State Cardinals vs Grand Valley State Lakers. Sept. 30, 7:00 p.m.
• Tifonte Hunt - Thornton Township H.S.; Harvey, Illinois. Niu Huskies; 5-foot-9, 172-pound redshirt / Junior / Cornerback.
  Niu Huskies vs San Diego Toreros. Sept. 30, 9:30 p.m.
• Tim Mcauliffe - Lemont H.S.; Lemont, Illinois. Bowling Green Falcons; 6-foot-1, 287-pound redshirt / Senior / Offensive lineman.
  Akron Zips vs Bowling Green Falcons. Sept. 30, TBA.
• Trevor Johnson - Homewood-Flossmoor H.S.; Homewood, Illinois. Northern Michigan Wildcats; 6-foot-3, 180-pound / Freshman / Defensive back.
  Northern Michigan Wildcats vs Michigan Technological Huskies. Sept. 30, 7:00 p.m.
• Tyjuan Swain - College Of Dupage H.S.; Olympia Fields, Illinois. Central Michigan Chippewas; 6-foot, 190-pound / Junior / Defensive back.
  Central Michigan Chippewas vs Boston Eagles. Sept. 30, TBA.
• Vincent Magaa - Central Lakes College H.S.; South Holland, Illinois. Minnesota Golden Gophers; 6-foot-3, 287-pound / Junior / Offensive lineman.
  Maryland Terrapins vs Minnesota Golden Gophers. Sept. 30, TBA.
• Willie Walton - St. Laurence H.S.; Homewood, Illinois. Wayne State Wildcats; 5-foot-11, 180-pound / Sophomore / Wide receiver.
  Wayne State Wildcats vs Augustana Vikings. Sept. 30, 1:00 p.m.