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. 15 to Oct. 21.

• 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 Southwest Minnesota State Mustangs. Oct. 19, 7:00 p.m.
• Aaron Gooch - Homewood-Flossmoor H.S.; Flossmoor, Illinois. Eastern Illinois Panthers; 5-foot-9, 170-pound redshirt / Junior / Wide receiver.
  Jacksonville Dolphins vs Eastern Illinois Panthers. Oct. 21, 2:00 p.m.
• Anthony Townsend - Crete-Monee H.S.; Park Forest, Illinois. Lincoln Blue Tigers; 6-foot-1, 190-pound / Junior / Wide receiver.
  Indianapolis Greyhounds vs Lincoln Blue Tigers. Oct. 21, 5:00 p.m.
• Anthony Burton - Rich Central H.S.; Olympia Fields, Illinois. Emporia State Hornets; 6-foot-3, 240-pound / Freshman / Defensive end.
  Pittsburg State Gorillas vs Emporia State Hornets. Oct. 21, 2:00 p.m.
• Antonio Walton - Uplift Academy H.S.; Dolton, Illinois. McKendree Bearcats; 6-foot-2, 190-pound / Freshman / Defensive back.
  McKendree Bearcats vs Missouri Of Science And Technology Miners. Oct. 21, 7:00 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 Augustana Vikings. Oct. 21, 1:00 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 North Dakota State Roughrider. Oct. 21, 2:30 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 Washburn Ichabods. Oct. 21, 1:00 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 William Jewell Cardinals. Oct. 21, 6:00 p.m.
• Bron Hill - Thornton Fractional South H.S.; Lansing, Illinois. Eastern Illinois Panthers; 6-foot-5, 170-pound / Freshman / Wide receiver.
  Jacksonville Dolphins vs Eastern Illinois Panthers. Oct. 21, 2:00 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 Minnesota Golden Gophers. Oct. 21, 2:30 p.m.
• Caylon May - Rich Central H.S.; Olympia Fields, Illinois. Bowling Green Falcons; 6-foot-2, 290-pound / Freshman / Defensive lineman.
  Northern Illinois Falcons vs Bowling Green Falcons. Oct. 21, TBA.
• Chris Whitfield - Thornwood H.S.; Calumet City, Illinois. Winona State Warriors; 6-foot-5, 290-pound / Senior / Offensive lineman.
  Wayne State Wildcats vs Winona State Warriors. Oct. 21, 2:00 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 Bowling Green Falcons. Oct. 21, TBA.
• David High - Rich Central H.S.; Matteson, Illinois. Northwest Missouri State Bearcats; 6-foot-4, 300-pound / Freshman / Offensive lineman.
  Lindenwood Lions vs Northwest Missouri State Bearcats. Oct. 21, 2:00 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.
  McKendree Bearcats vs Missouri Of Science And Technology Miners. Oct. 21, 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.
  Minot State Beavers vs University Of Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs. Oct. 21, 1:05 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 Southwest Minnesota State Mustangs. Oct. 19, 7:00 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 North Dakota State Roughrider. Oct. 21, 2:30 p.m.
• Flynn Nagel - Lemont H.S.; Lemont, Illinois. Northwestern Wildcats; 5-foot-11, 192-pound / Junior / Wide receiver.
  Iowa Hawkeyes vs Northwestern Wildcats. Oct. 21, TBA.
• 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 Washburn Ichabods. Oct. 21, 1:00 p.m.
• Jalen Banks - Thornton Township H.S.; Markham, Illinois. Illinois State Redbirds; 5-foot-11, 205-pound / Senior / Safety.
  South Dakota Coyotes vs Illinois State Redbirds. Oct. 21, 2:00 p.m.
• James Sheehan - Homewood-Flossmoor H.S.; Flossmoor, Illinois. Eastern Illinois Panthers; 6-foot-3, 210-pound redshirt / Sophomore / Tight end.
  Jacksonville Dolphins vs Eastern Illinois Panthers. Oct. 21, 2:00 p.m.
• Jamezz Kimbrough - Flossmoor H.S.; Homewood, Illinois. Central Michigan Chippewas; 6-foot-2, 247-pound / Freshman / Offensive lineman.
  Central Michigan Chippewas vs Ball State Cardinals. Oct. 21, 3:00 p.m.
• Jared Sharp - Homewood-Flossmoor H.S.; Flossmoor, Illinois. Miami Of Ohio Redhawks; 5-foot-8, 163-pound redshirt / Sophomore / Wide receiver.
  University At Buffalo Bulls vs Miami Of Ohio Redhawks. Oct. 21, TBA.
• Jarvion Franklin - Andrews H.S.; Tinley Park, Illinois. Western Michigan Broncos; 6-foot, 225-pound / Senior / Running back.
  Western Michigan Broncos vs Eastern Michigan Eagles. Oct. 21, 2:00 p.m.
• Jauan Wesley - Thornton Township H.S.; Markham, Illinois. Niu Huskies; 5-foot-11, 182-pound redshirt / Junior / Wide receiver.
  Niu Huskies vs Bowling Green Falcons. Oct. 21, TBA.
• 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 Washburn Ichabods. Oct. 21, 1:00 p.m.
• John Michael Schmitz - Homewood-Flossmoor H.S.; Flossmoor, Illinois. Minnesota Golden Gophers; 6-foot-4, 286-pound / Freshman / Offensive lineman.
  University Of Illinois Illini vs Minnesota Golden Gophers. Oct. 21, 2:30 p.m.
• Johnny Clayton - Rich South H.S.; Richton Park, Illinois. Lindenwood Lions; 6-foot-3, 290-pound / Freshman / Defensive tackle.
  Lindenwood Lions vs Northwest Missouri State Bearcats. Oct. 21, 2:00 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 Minnesota Golden Gophers. Oct. 21, 2:30 p.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 Davidson Wildcats. Oct. 21, 1:00 p.m.
• Kyle Pugh - Bloom Township H.S.; Chicago Heights, Illinois. Niu Huskies; 5-foot-11, 218-pound redshirt / Sophomore / Linebacker.
  Niu Huskies vs Bowling Green Falcons. Oct. 21, TBA.
• Larry Moore - Thornwood H.S.; Calumet City, Illinois. Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks; 6-foot-2, 180-pound / Senior / Cornerback.
  Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks vs Southwest Minnesota State Mustangs. Oct. 19, 7:00 p.m.
• Lemonte Booker - Carl Sandburg H.S.; Orland Park, Illinois. Indiana State Sycamores; 5-foot-11, 190-pound redshirt / Senior / Running back.
  Southern Illinois Carbondale Salukis vs Indiana State Sycamores. Oct. 21, 3:00 p.m.
• Luke Rattler - Chicago Christian H.S.; Palos Heights, Illinois. Northwood Timberwolves; 5-foot-11, 205-pound / Freshman / Running back.
  Davenport Panthers vs Northwood Timberwolves. Oct. 21, 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.
  Jacksonville Dolphins vs Eastern Illinois Panthers. Oct. 21, 2:00 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 Lincoln Blue Tigers. Oct. 21, 6:00 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 Lincoln Blue Tigers. Oct. 21, 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.
  South Dakota Coyotes vs Illinois State Redbirds. Oct. 21, 2:00 p.m.
• Mike Dzierzega - Argo Community H.S.; Bridgeview, Illinois. Missouri Southern State Lions; 6-foot-3, 265-pound / Junior / Offensive lineman.
  Central Oklahoma Mules vs Missouri Southern State Lions. Oct. 21, 3:00 p.m.
• Miles Wade - Rich Central H.S.; Olympia Fields, Illinois. Emporia State Hornets; 6-foot-3, 290-pound / Freshman / Defensive lineman.
  Pittsburg State Gorillas vs Emporia State Hornets. Oct. 21, 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.
  Usc Trojans vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Oct. 21, 7:30 p.m.
• Mylan Reeves - Homewood Flossmoor H.S.; Homewood, Illinois. Niu Huskies; 6-foot-4, 320-pound redshirt / Junior / Defensive tackle.
  Niu Huskies vs Bowling Green Falcons. Oct. 21, TBA.
• Nathan Gimza - Richards H.s. H.S.; Chicago Ridge, Illinois. St. Cloud State Huskies; 6-foot-2, 180-pound / Freshman / Wide receiver.
  University Of Mary Lions vs St. Cloud State Huskies. Oct. 21, 3:30 p.m.
• Nick Horne - Rich East H.S.; Park Forest, Illinois. Eastern Illinois Panthers; 6-foot-2, 215-pound redshirt / Senior / Linebacker.
  Jacksonville Dolphins vs Eastern Illinois Panthers. Oct. 21, 2:00 p.m.
• Nick Atoyebi - Homewood-Flossmoor H.S.; Homewood, Illinois. Eastern Illinois Panthers; 6-foot, 185-pound redshirt / Junior / Wide receiver.
  Jacksonville Dolphins vs Eastern Illinois Panthers. Oct. 21, 2:00 p.m.
• Nik Giles - Mount Carmel H.S.; Matteson, Illinois. Ball State Cardinals; 5-foot-11, 190-pound redshirt / Sophomore / Defensive back.
  Central Michigan Chippewas vs Ball State Cardinals. Oct. 21, 3:00 p.m.
• Payson Wick - Homewood-Flossmoor H.S.; Flossmoor, Illinois. Drake Bulldogs; 6-foot-3, 283-pound redshirt / Senior / Offensive lineman.
  Drake Bulldogs vs Marist Red Foxes. Oct. 21, 12:00 p.m.
• Preston Thompson - Tinley Park H.S.; Markham, Illinois. McKendree Bearcats; 5-foot-8, 195-pound / Junior / Running back.
  McKendree Bearcats vs Missouri Of Science And Technology Miners. Oct. 21, 7:00 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 Davidson Wildcats. Oct. 21, 1:00 p.m.
• Shelby Benn - Brother Rice H.S.; Lansing, Illinois. McKendree Bearcats; 6-foot-4, 215-pound / Freshman / Defensive end.
  McKendree Bearcats vs Missouri Of Science And Technology Miners. Oct. 21, 7:00 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 Texas Tech Red Raiders. Oct. 21, TBA.
• Thad Little; Homewood, Illinois. Grand Valley State Lakers; 6-foot-3, 210-pound / Sophomore / Defensive back.
  Grand Valley State Lakers vs Ferris State Bulldogs. Oct. 21, 1:00 p.m.
• Tifonte Hunt - Thornton Township H.S.; Harvey, Illinois. Niu Huskies; 5-foot-9, 172-pound redshirt / Junior / Cornerback.
  Niu Huskies vs Bowling Green Falcons. Oct. 21, TBA.
• Tim Mcauliffe - Lemont H.S.; Lemont, Illinois. Bowling Green Falcons; 6-foot-1, 287-pound redshirt / Senior / Offensive lineman.
  Northern Illinois Falcons vs Bowling Green Falcons. Oct. 21, TBA.
• Trevor Johnson - Homewood-Flossmoor H.S.; Homewood, Illinois. Northern Michigan Wildcats; 6-foot-3, 180-pound / Freshman / Defensive back.
  Saginaw Valley State Cardinals vs Northern Michigan Wildcats. Oct. 21, 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 Ball State Cardinals. Oct. 21, 3:00 p.m.
• Vincent Magaa - Central Lakes College H.S.; South Holland, Illinois. Minnesota Golden Gophers; 6-foot-3, 287-pound / Junior / Offensive lineman.
  University Of Illinois Illini vs Minnesota Golden Gophers. Oct. 21, 2:30 p.m.
• Willard Cotton - West Hills H.S.; Harvey, Illinois. Lincoln Blue Tigers; 5-foot-11, 206-pound / Senior / Linebacker.
  Indianapolis Greyhounds vs Lincoln Blue Tigers. Oct. 21, 5:00 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 Winona State Warriors. Oct. 21, 2:00 p.m.