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 Oct. 1 to Oct. 7.

• Aarion Lacy - Brother Rice H.S.; Park Forest, Illinois. Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks; 5-foot-10, 170-pound / Freshman / Cornerback.
  Augustana Vikings vs Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks. Oct. 7, 1:30 p.m.
• Aaron Gooch - Homewood-Flossmoor H.S.; Flossmoor, Illinois. Eastern Illinois Panthers; 5-foot-9, 170-pound redshirt / Junior / Wide receiver.
  Tennessee Technological Golden Eagles vs Eastern Illinois Panthers. Oct. 7, 6:00 p.m.
• Anthony Townsend - Crete-Monee H.S.; Park Forest, Illinois. Lincoln Blue Tigers; 6-foot-1, 190-pound / Junior / Wide receiver.
  Lincoln Blue Tigers vs Albany State Golden Rams. Oct. 7, 1:00 p.m.
• Anthony Burton - Rich Central H.S.; Olympia Fields, Illinois. Emporia State Hornets; 6-foot-3, 240-pound / Freshman / Defensive end.
  Northeastern State Riverhawks vs Emporia State Hornets. Oct. 7, 2:00 p.m.
• Antonio Walton - Uplift Academy H.S.; Dolton, Illinois. McKendree Bearcats; 6-foot-2, 190-pound / Freshman / Defensive back.
  University Of Indianapolis Grey Hounds vs McKendree Bearcats. Oct. 7, 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.
  Concordiast. Paul Golden Bears vs Upper Iowa Peacocks. Oct. 7, 5:07 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 University Of Northern Iowa Panthers. Oct. 7, 4:00 p.m.
• Brendon Zachery - Rich South H.S.; Richton Park, Illinois. University Of Central Missouri Mules; 5-foot-11, 185-pound redshirt / Sophomore / Quarterback.
  University Of Central Missouri Mules vs University Of Nebraska At Kearney Lopers. Oct. 7, 2:00 p.m.
• Brian Craft - Brother Rice H.S.; Dolton, Illinois. Truman State Bulldogs; 6-foot-1, 266-pound / Senior / Defensive lineman.
  Southwest Baptist Bearcats vs Truman State Bulldogs. Oct. 7, 1:00 p.m.
• Bron Hill - Thornton Fractional South H.S.; Lansing, Illinois. Eastern Illinois Panthers; 6-foot-5, 170-pound / Freshman / Wide receiver.
  Tennessee Technological Golden Eagles vs Eastern Illinois Panthers. Oct. 7, 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.
  University Of Illinois Fighting Illini vs Iowa Hawkeyes. Oct. 7, 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 Miami Of Ohio Redhawks. Oct. 7, 12:00 p.m.
• Chris Whitfield - Thornwood H.S.; Calumet City, Illinois. Winona State Warriors; 6-foot-5, 290-pound / Senior / Offensive lineman.
  Winona State Warriors vs University Of Sioux Falls (s.d.) Cougars. Oct. 7, 6:00 p.m.
• Darrieon Washington - Thornton Fractional North H.S.; Calumet City, Illinois. Niu Huskies; 6-foot, 253-pound redshirt / Sophomore / Defensive end.
  Kent State Golden Flashes vs Niu Huskies. Oct. 7, 2:30 p.m.
• David High - Rich Central H.S.; Matteson, Illinois. Northwest Missouri State Bearcats; 6-foot-4, 300-pound / Freshman / Offensive lineman.
  University Of Central Oklahoma Bronchos vs Northwest Missouri State Bearcats. Oct. 7, 1:30 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 University Of St. Francis Fighting Saints. Oct. 7, 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.
  University Of Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs vs Minnesota State Moorhead Dragons. Oct. 7, 2:00 p.m.
• Dylan Jiles - Richards H.S.; Chicago Ridge, Illinois. Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks; 6-foot, 200-pound / Sophomore / Cornerback.
  Augustana Vikings vs Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks. Oct. 7, 1:30 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 University Of Northern Iowa Panthers. Oct. 7, 4:00 p.m.
• Flynn Nagel - Lemont H.S.; Lemont, Illinois. Northwestern Wildcats; 5-foot-11, 192-pound / Junior / Wide receiver.
  Penn State Lions vs Northwestern Wildcats. Oct. 7, 11:00 a.m.
• Franklin Hunt - Rich Central H.S.; Richton Park, Illinois. University Of Central Missouri Mules; 5-foot-10, 175-pound redshirt / Freshman / Wide receiver.
  University Of Central Missouri Mules vs University Of Nebraska At Kearney Lopers. Oct. 7, 2:00 p.m.
• Jalen Banks - Thornton Township H.S.; Markham, Illinois. Illinois State Redbirds; 5-foot-11, 205-pound / Senior / Safety.
  Illinois State Redbirds vs Northern Arizona Lumberjacks. Oct. 7, TBA.
• James Sheehan - Homewood-Flossmoor H.S.; Flossmoor, Illinois. Eastern Illinois Panthers; 6-foot-3, 210-pound redshirt / Sophomore / Tight end.
  Tennessee Technological Golden Eagles vs Eastern Illinois Panthers. Oct. 7, 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 Ohio Bobcats. Oct. 7, TBA.
• Jared Sharp - Homewood-Flossmoor H.S.; Flossmoor, Illinois. Miami Of Ohio Redhawks; 5-foot-8, 163-pound redshirt / Sophomore / Wide receiver.
  Bowling Green Falcons vs Miami Of Ohio Redhawks. Oct. 7, 12:00 p.m.
• Jarvion Franklin - Andrews H.S.; Tinley Park, Illinois. Western Michigan Broncos; 6-foot, 225-pound / Senior / Running back.
  Western Michigan Broncos vs University At Buffalo Bulls. Oct. 7, 3:30 p.m.
• Jauan Wesley - Thornton Township H.S.; Markham, Illinois. Niu Huskies; 5-foot-11, 182-pound redshirt / Junior / Wide receiver.
  Kent State Golden Flashes vs Niu Huskies. Oct. 7, 2:30 p.m.
• Jaylen Zachery - Rich South H.S.; Richton Park, Illinois. University Of Central Missouri Mules; 6-foot, 185-pound redshirt / Senior / Wide receiver.
  University Of Central Missouri Mules vs University Of Nebraska At Kearney Lopers. Oct. 7, 2:00 p.m.
• John Michael Schmitz - Homewood-Flossmoor H.S.; Flossmoor, Illinois. Minnesota Golden Gophers; 6-foot-4, 286-pound / Freshman / Offensive lineman.
  Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Purdue Boilermakers. Oct. 7, TBA.
• Johnny Clayton - Rich South H.S.; Richton Park, Illinois. Lindenwood Lions; 6-foot-3, 290-pound / Freshman / Defensive tackle.
  Lindenwood Lions vs Missouri Western State Griffons. Oct. 7, 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.
  University Of Illinois Fighting Illini vs Iowa Hawkeyes. Oct. 7, 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 Drake Bulldogs. Oct. 7, 2:00 p.m.
• Kyle Pugh - Bloom Township H.S.; Chicago Heights, Illinois. Niu Huskies; 5-foot-11, 218-pound redshirt / Sophomore / Linebacker.
  Kent State Golden Flashes vs Niu Huskies. Oct. 7, 2:30 p.m.
• Larry Moore - Thornwood H.S.; Calumet City, Illinois. Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks; 6-foot-2, 180-pound / Senior / Cornerback.
  Augustana Vikings vs Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks. Oct. 7, 1:30 p.m.
• Lemonte Booker - Carl Sandburg H.S.; Orland Park, Illinois. Indiana State Sycamores; 5-foot-11, 190-pound redshirt / Senior / Running back.
  North Dakota State Bison vs Indiana State Sycamores. Oct. 7, 1:00 p.m.
• Luke Rattler - Chicago Christian H.S.; Palos Heights, Illinois. Northwood Timberwolves; 5-foot-11, 205-pound / Freshman / Running back.
  Michigan Technological Huskies vs Northwood Timberwolves. Oct. 7, 1:00 p.m.
• Malcom Miller - Rich East H.S.; Park Forest, Illinois. Eastern Illinois Panthers; 6-foot-1, 200-pound redshirt / Senior / Defensive back.
  Tennessee Technological Golden Eagles vs Eastern Illinois Panthers. Oct. 7, 6:00 p.m.
• Martece McClinton - Simeon Career Academy H.S.; Markham, Illinois. University Of Indianapolis Grey Hounds; 5-foot-10, 194-pound / Senior / Defensive back.
  University Of Indianapolis Grey Hounds vs McKendree Bearcats. Oct. 7, 2:00 p.m.
• Maurice Robinson - Tinley Park H.S.; Tinley Park, Illinois. University Of Indianapolis Grey Hounds; 6-foot-4, 200-pound / Sophomore / Wide receiver.
  University Of Indianapolis Grey Hounds vs McKendree Bearcats. Oct. 7, 2:00 p.m.
• Meekah Ben-Israel - Joliet West H.S.; Harvey, Illinois. Illinois State Redbirds; 6-foot-1, 285-pound redshirt / Freshman / Defensive lineman.
  Illinois State Redbirds vs Northern Arizona Lumberjacks. Oct. 7, TBA.
• Mike Dzierzega - Argo Community H.S.; Bridgeview, Illinois. Missouri Southern State Lions; 6-foot-3, 265-pound / Junior / Offensive lineman.
  Missouri Southern State Lions vs Washburn Ichabods. Oct. 7, 1:00 p.m.
• Miles Wade - Rich Central H.S.; Olympia Fields, Illinois. Emporia State Hornets; 6-foot-3, 290-pound / Freshman / Defensive lineman.
  Northeastern State Riverhawks vs Emporia State Hornets. Oct. 7, 2:00 p.m.
• Miles Boykin - Providence Catholic H.S.; Tinley Park, Illinois. Notre Dame Fighting Irish; 6-foot-4, 225-pound / Junior / Wide receiver.
  Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs University Of North Carolina Tar Heels. Oct. 7, TBA.
• Mylan Reeves - Homewood Flossmoor H.S.; Homewood, Illinois. Niu Huskies; 6-foot-4, 320-pound redshirt / Junior / Defensive tackle.
  Kent State Golden Flashes vs Niu Huskies. Oct. 7, 2:30 p.m.
• Myrthel Stewart Jr. - Bloom Township H.S.; Glenwood, Illinois. Kentucky State Thorobreds; 6-foot-1, 252-pound / Sophomore / .
  West Virginia State Yellow Jackets vs Kentucky State Thorobreds. Oct. 7, 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.
  St. Cloud State Huskies vs University Of Minnesota Crookston Golden Eagles. Oct. 7, 1:00 p.m.
• Nick Horne - Rich East H.S.; Park Forest, Illinois. Eastern Illinois Panthers; 6-foot-2, 215-pound redshirt / Senior / Linebacker.
  Tennessee Technological Golden Eagles vs Eastern Illinois Panthers. Oct. 7, 6:00 p.m.
• Nick Atoyebi - Homewood-Flossmoor H.S.; Homewood, Illinois. Eastern Illinois Panthers; 6-foot, 185-pound redshirt / Junior / Wide receiver.
  Tennessee Technological Golden Eagles vs Eastern Illinois Panthers. Oct. 7, 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 Akron Zips. Oct. 7, 3:30 p.m.
• Payson Wick - Homewood-Flossmoor H.S.; Flossmoor, Illinois. Drake Bulldogs; 6-foot-3, 283-pound redshirt / Senior / Offensive lineman.
  Dayton Flyers vs Drake Bulldogs. Oct. 7, 1:00 p.m.
• Preston Thompson - Tinley Park H.S.; Markham, Illinois. McKendree Bearcats; 5-foot-8, 195-pound / Junior / Running back.
  University Of Indianapolis Grey Hounds vs McKendree Bearcats. Oct. 7, 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.
  University Of Dayton Flyers vs Drake Bulldogs. Oct. 7, 2:00 p.m.
• Shelby Benn - Brother Rice H.S.; Lansing, Illinois. McKendree Bearcats; 6-foot-4, 215-pound / Freshman / Defensive end.
  University Of Indianapolis Grey Hounds vs McKendree Bearcats. Oct. 7, 1:00 p.m.
• Steve Wirtel - Mount Carmel H.S.; Orland Park, Illinois. Iowa State Cyclones; 6-foot-4, 214-pound / Sophomore / Safety.
  Iowa State Cyclones vs University Of Oklahoma Sooners. Oct. 7, TBA.
• Thad Little - H.S.; Homewood, Illinois. Grand Valley State Lakers; 6-foot-3, 210-pound / Sophomore / Defensive back.
  Grand Valley State Lakers vs Wayne State Warriors. Oct. 7, 6:00 p.m.
• Tifonte Hunt - Thornton Township H.S.; Harvey, Illinois. Niu Huskies; 5-foot-9, 172-pound redshirt / Junior / Cornerback.
  Kent State Golden Flashes vs Niu Huskies. Oct. 7, 2:30 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 Miami Of Ohio Redhawks. Oct. 7, 12:00 p.m.
• Trevor Johnson - Homewood-Flossmoor H.S.; Homewood, Illinois. Northern Michigan Wildcats; 6-foot-3, 180-pound / Freshman / Defensive back.
  Ashland Eagles vs Northern Michigan Wildcats. Oct. 7, 1:00 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 Ohio Bobcats. Oct. 7, TBA.
• Vincent Magaa - Central Lakes College H.S.; South Holland, Illinois. Minnesota Golden Gophers; 6-foot-3, 287-pound / Junior / Offensive lineman.
  Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Purdue Boilermakers. Oct. 7, TBA.
• Willard Cotton - West Hills H.S.; Harvey, Illinois. Lincoln Blue Tigers; 5-foot-11, 206-pound / Senior / Linebacker.
  Lincoln Blue Tigers vs Albany State Golden Rams. Oct. 7, 1:00 p.m.
• Willie Walton - St. Laurence H.S.; Homewood, Illinois. Wayne State Wildcats; 5-foot-11, 180-pound / Sophomore / Wide receiver.
  Southwest Minnesota State Mustangs vs Wayne State Wildcats. Oct. 7, 1:00 p.m.