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. 22 to Oct. 28.

• Aarion Lacy - Brother Rice H.S.; Park Forest, Illinois. Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks; 5-foot-10, 170-pound / Freshman / Cornerback.
  Winona State Warriors vs Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks. Oct. 28, 1:00 p.m.
• Aaron Gooch - Homewood-Flossmoor H.S.; Flossmoor, Illinois. Ut Martin Skyhawks; 5-foot-9, 170-pound redshirt / Junior / Wide receiver.
  Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Ut Martin Skyhawks. Oct. 28, 2:00 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 Fort Hays State Tigers. Oct. 28, 2:00 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 McKendree Bearcats. Oct. 28, 1:00 p.m.
• Antonio Walton - Uplift Academy H.S.; Dolton, Illinois. McKendree Bearcats; 6-foot-2, 190-pound / Freshman / Defensive back.
  Lincoln Blue Tigers vs McKendree Bearcats. Oct. 28, 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.
  Southwest Minnesota State Mustangs vs Upper Iowa Peacocks. Oct. 28, 2:07 p.m.
• Brandon Gaston - St. Rita H.S.; Glenwood, Illinois. Western Illinois Leathernecks; 6-foot-2, 190-pound / Sophomore / Wide receiver.
  South Dakota State Jackrabbits vs Western Illinois Leathernecks. Oct. 28, 1:00 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 Central Oklahoma Bronchos. Oct. 28, 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 Quincy Hawks. Oct. 28, 6:00 p.m.
• Bron Hill - Thornton Fractional South H.S.; Lansing, Illinois. Ut Martin Skyhawks; 6-foot-5, 170-pound / Freshman / Wide receiver.
  Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Ut Martin Skyhawks. Oct. 28, 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.
  Wisconsin Badgers vs University Of Illinois Fighting Illini. Oct. 28, 11:00 a.m.
• Chris Whitfield - Thornwood H.S.; Calumet City, Illinois. Winona State Warriors; 6-foot-5, 290-pound / Senior / Offensive lineman.
  Winona State Warriors vs Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks. Oct. 28, 1:00 p.m.
• Darrieon Washington - Thornton Fractional North H.S.; Calumet City, Illinois. Niu Huskies; 6-foot, 253-pound redshirt / Sophomore / Defensive end.
  Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Niu Huskies. Oct. 26, 6:00 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 Pittsburg State Gorillas. Oct. 28, 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.
  Southwest Baptist Bearcats vs Missouri Of Science And Technology Miners. Oct. 28, 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 Bemidji State Beavers. Oct. 26, 7:00 p.m.
• Dylan Jiles - Richards H.S.; Chicago Ridge, Illinois. Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks; 6-foot, 200-pound / Sophomore / Cornerback.
  Winona State Warriors vs Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks. Oct. 28, 1:00 p.m.
• Eryk Preston - Thornton Township H.S.; Harvey, Illinois. Western Illinois Leathernecks; 6-foot-4, 234-pound redshirt / Freshman / Defensive tackle.
  South Dakota State Jackrabbits vs Western Illinois Leathernecks. Oct. 28, 1:00 p.m.
• Flynn Nagel - Lemont H.S.; Lemont, Illinois. Northwestern Wildcats; 5-foot-11, 192-pound / Junior / Wide receiver.
  Michigan State Spartans vs Northwestern Wildcats. Oct. 28, 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 University Of Central Oklahoma Bronchos. Oct. 28, 1:00 p.m.
• Jalen Banks - Thornton Township H.S.; Markham, Illinois. Illinois State Redbirds; 5-foot-11, 205-pound / Senior / Safety.
  Illinois State Redbirds vs Youngstown State Penguins. Oct. 28, 1:00 p.m.
• James Sheehan - Homewood-Flossmoor H.S.; Flossmoor, Illinois. Ut Martin Skyhawks; 6-foot-3, 210-pound redshirt / Sophomore / Tight end.
  Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Ut Martin Skyhawks. Oct. 28, 2:00 p.m.
• Jauan Wesley - Thornton Township H.S.; Markham, Illinois. Niu Huskies; 5-foot-11, 182-pound redshirt / Junior / Wide receiver.
  Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Niu Huskies. Oct. 26, 6:00 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 Central Oklahoma Bronchos. Oct. 28, 1:00 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 Iowa Hawkeyes. Oct. 28, TBA.
• Johnny Clayton - Rich South H.S.; Richton Park, Illinois. Lindenwood Lions; 6-foot-3, 290-pound / Freshman / Defensive tackle.
  University Of Nebraska At Kearney Lopers vs Lindenwood Lions. Oct. 28, 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.
  Wisconsin Badgers vs University Of Illinois Fighting Illini. Oct. 28, 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.
  Butler Bulldogs vs University Of Dayton Flyers. Oct. 28, 1:00 p.m.
• Kyle Pugh - Bloom Township H.S.; Chicago Heights, Illinois. Niu Huskies; 5-foot-11, 218-pound redshirt / Sophomore / Linebacker.
  Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Niu Huskies. Oct. 26, 6:00 p.m.
• Larry Moore - Thornwood H.S.; Calumet City, Illinois. Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks; 6-foot-2, 180-pound / Senior / Cornerback.
  Winona State Warriors vs Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks. Oct. 28, 1:00 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 Missouri State Bears. Oct. 28, 3:00 p.m.
• Luke Rattler - Chicago Christian H.S.; Palos Heights, Illinois. Northwood Timberwolves; 5-foot-11, 205-pound / Freshman / Running back.
  Northwood Timberwolves vs Ferris State Bulldogs. Oct. 28, 1:00 p.m.
• Malcom Miller - Rich East H.S.; Park Forest, Illinois. Ut Martin Skyhawks; 6-foot-1, 200-pound redshirt / Senior / Defensive back.
  Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Ut Martin Skyhawks. Oct. 28, 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 William Jewell Cardinals. Oct. 28, 1:00 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 William Jewell Cardinals. Oct. 28, 1:00 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 Youngstown State Penguins. Oct. 28, 1:00 p.m.
• 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 Northeastern State Riverhawks. Oct. 28, 2:00 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 Fort Hays State Tigers. Oct. 28, 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.
  North Carolina State Wolfpack vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Oct. 28, 3:30 p.m.
• Mylan Reeves - Homewood Flossmoor H.S.; Homewood, Illinois. Niu Huskies; 6-foot-4, 320-pound redshirt / Junior / Defensive tackle.
  Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Niu Huskies. Oct. 26, 6:00 p.m.
• Myrthel Stewart Jr. - Bloom Township H.S.; Glenwood, Illinois. Kentucky State Thorobreds; 6-foot-1, 252-pound / Sophomore / .
  Kentucky State Thorobreds vs Lane Dragons. Oct. 28, 3:00 p.m.
• Nathan Gimza - Richards H.s. H.S.; Chicago Ridge, Illinois. St. Cloud State Huskies; 6-foot-2, 180-pound / Freshman / Wide receiver.
  St. Cloud State Huskies vs Northern State Wolves. Oct. 28, 1:00 p.m.
• Nick Horne - Rich East H.S.; Park Forest, Illinois. Ut Martin Skyhawks; 6-foot-2, 215-pound redshirt / Senior / Linebacker.
  Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Ut Martin Skyhawks. Oct. 28, 2:00 p.m.
• Nick Atoyebi - Homewood-Flossmoor H.S.; Homewood, Illinois. Ut Martin Skyhawks; 6-foot, 185-pound redshirt / Junior / Wide receiver.
  Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Ut Martin Skyhawks. Oct. 28, 2:00 p.m.
• Nik Giles - Mount Carmel H.S.; Matteson, Illinois. Ball State Cardinals; 5-foot-11, 190-pound redshirt / Sophomore / Defensive back.
  Toledo Rockets vs Ball State Cardinals. Oct. 26, 7:00 p.m.
• Payson Wick - Homewood-Flossmoor H.S.; Flossmoor, Illinois. Drake Bulldogs; 6-foot-3, 283-pound redshirt / Senior / Offensive lineman.
  Davidson Wildcats vs Drake Bulldogs. Oct. 28, 1:00 p.m.
• Preston Thompson - Tinley Park H.S.; Markham, Illinois. McKendree Bearcats; 5-foot-8, 195-pound / Junior / Running back.
  Lincoln Blue Tigers vs McKendree Bearcats. Oct. 28, 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.
  Butler Bulldogs vs University Of Dayton Flyers. Oct. 28, 1:00 p.m.
• Shelby Benn - Brother Rice H.S.; Lansing, Illinois. McKendree Bearcats; 6-foot-4, 215-pound / Freshman / Defensive end.
  Lincoln Blue Tigers vs McKendree Bearcats. Oct. 28, 1:00 p.m.
• Steve Wirtel - Mount Carmel H.S.; Orland Park, Illinois. Iowa State Cyclones; 6-foot-4, 214-pound / Sophomore / Safety.
  Tcu Horn Frogs vs Iowa State Cyclones. Oct. 28, TBA.
• Thad Little; Homewood, Illinois. Grand Valley State Lakers; 6-foot-3, 210-pound / Sophomore / Defensive back.
  Northern Michigan Wildcats vs Grand Valley State Lakers. Oct. 28, 4:00 p.m.
• Tifonte Hunt - Thornton Township H.S.; Harvey, Illinois. Niu Huskies; 5-foot-9, 172-pound redshirt / Junior / Cornerback.
  Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Niu Huskies. Oct. 26, 6:00 p.m.
• Trevor Johnson - Homewood-Flossmoor H.S.; Homewood, Illinois. Northern Michigan Wildcats; 6-foot-3, 180-pound / Freshman / Defensive back.
  Northern Michigan Wildcats vs Grand Valley State Lakers. Oct. 28, 4:00 p.m.
• 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 Iowa Hawkeyes. Oct. 28, TBA.
• Willard Cotton - West Hills H.S.; Harvey, Illinois. Lincoln Blue Tigers; 5-foot-11, 206-pound / Senior / Linebacker.
  Lincoln Blue Tigers vs McKendree Bearcats. Oct. 28, 1:00 p.m.
• Willie Walton - St. Laurence H.S.; Homewood, Illinois. Wayne State Wildcats; 5-foot-11, 180-pound / Sophomore / Wide receiver.
  Concordiast. Paul Golden Bears vs Wayne State Wildcats. Oct. 28, 1:00 p.m.