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. 29 to Nov. 4.

• Aarion Lacy - Brother Rice H.S.; Park Forest, Illinois. Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks; 5-foot-10, 170-pound / Freshman / Cornerback.
  Wayne State Warriors vs Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks. Nov. 4, 12:00 p.m.
• Aaron Gooch - Homewood-Flossmoor H.S.; Flossmoor, Illinois. Eastern Illinois Panthers; 5-foot-9, 170-pound redshirt / Junior / Wide receiver.
  Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs Eastern Illinois Panthers. Nov. 4, 1:00 p.m.
• Anthony Burton - Rich Central H.S.; Olympia Fields, Illinois. Emporia State Hornets; 6-foot-3, 240-pound / Freshman / Defensive end.
  Missouri Western State Griffons vs Emporia State Hornets. Nov. 4, 2:00 p.m.
• Anthony Townsend - Crete-Monee H.S.; Park Forest, Illinois. Lincoln Blue Tigers; 6-foot-1, 190-pound / Junior / Wide receiver.
  William Jewell (senior Day) Cardinals vs Lincoln Blue Tigers. Nov. 4, 1:00 p.m.
• Antonio Walton - Uplift Academy H.S.; Dolton, Illinois. McKendree Bearcats; 6-foot-2, 190-pound / Freshman / Defensive back.
  Quincy Hawks vs McKendree Bearcats. Nov. 4, 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.
  Sioux Falls Cougars vs Upper Iowa Peacocks. Nov. 4, 11:07 a.m.
• Brandon Gaston - St. Rita H.S.; Glenwood, Illinois. Western Illinois Leathernecks; 6-foot-2, 190-pound / Sophomore / Wide receiver.
  Western Illinois Leathernecks vs Illinois State Redbirds. Nov. 4, 12:00 p.m.
• Brendon Zachery - Rich South H.S.; Richton Park, Illinois. University Of Central Missouri Mules; 5-foot-11, 185-pound redshirt / Sophomore / Quarterback.
  Northeastern State Riverhawks vs University Of Central Missouri Mules. Nov. 2, 1:00 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. Nov. 4, 12:00 p.m.
• Bron Hill - Thornton Fractional South H.S.; Lansing, Illinois. Eastern Illinois Panthers; 6-foot-5, 170-pound / Freshman / Wide receiver.
  Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs Eastern Illinois Panthers. Nov. 4, 1:00 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 Purdue Boilermakers. Nov. 4, TBA.
• Caylon May - Rich Central H.S.; Olympia Fields, Illinois. Bowling Green Falcons; 6-foot-2, 290-pound / Freshman / Defensive lineman.
  Bowling Green Falcons vs Kent State Golden Flashes. Oct. 31, 7:30 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 Southwest Minnesota State Mustangs. Nov. 4, 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 Toledo Rockets. Nov. 2, 5:00 p.m.
• David High - Rich Central H.S.; Matteson, Illinois. Northwest Missouri State Bearcats; 6-foot-4, 300-pound / Freshman / Offensive lineman.
  Fort Hays State Tigers vs Northwest Missouri State Bearcats. Nov. 4, 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 Indianapolis Greyhounds. Nov. 4, 5:00 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.
  Minnesota West Ctc Bluejays vs University Of Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs. Nov. 4, 1:05 p.m.
• Dylan Jiles - Richards H.S.; Chicago Ridge, Illinois. Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks; 6-foot, 200-pound / Sophomore / Cornerback.
  Wayne State Warriors vs Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks. Nov. 4, 12:00 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 Illinois State Redbirds. Nov. 4, 12:00 p.m.
• Flynn Nagel - Lemont H.S.; Lemont, Illinois. Northwestern Wildcats; 5-foot-11, 192-pound / Junior / Wide receiver.
  Northwestern Wildcats vs Nebraska Cornhuskers. Nov. 4, TBA.
• Franklin Hunt - Rich Central H.S.; Richton Park, Illinois. University Of Central Missouri Mules; 5-foot-10, 175-pound redshirt / Freshman / Wide receiver.
  Northeastern State Riverhawks vs University Of Central Missouri Mules. Nov. 2, 1:00 p.m.
• Jalen Banks - Thornton Township H.S.; Markham, Illinois. Illinois State Redbirds; 5-foot-11, 205-pound / Senior / Safety.
  Western Illinois Leathernecks vs Illinois State Redbirds. Nov. 4, 12:00 p.m.
• James Sheehan - Homewood-Flossmoor H.S.; Flossmoor, Illinois. Eastern Illinois Panthers; 6-foot-3, 210-pound redshirt / Sophomore / Tight end.
  Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs Eastern Illinois Panthers. Nov. 4, 1:00 p.m.
• Jamezz Kimbrough - Flossmoor H.S.; Homewood, Illinois. Central Michigan Chippewas; 6-foot-2, 247-pound / Freshman / Offensive lineman.
  Central Michigan Chippewas vs Western Michigan Broncos. Nov. 1, 8:00 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 Ohio Bobcats. Oct. 31, 7:30 p.m.
• Jarvion Franklin - Andrews H.S.; Tinley Park, Illinois. Western Michigan Broncos; 6-foot, 225-pound / Senior / Running back.
  Central Michigan Chippewas vs Western Michigan Broncos. Nov. 1, 8:00 p.m.
• Jauan Wesley - Thornton Township H.S.; Markham, Illinois. Niu Huskies; 5-foot-11, 182-pound redshirt / Junior / Wide receiver.
  Niu Huskies vs Toledo Rockets. Nov. 2, 5:00 p.m.
• Jaylen Zachery - Rich South H.S.; Richton Park, Illinois. University Of Central Missouri Mules; 6-foot, 185-pound redshirt / Senior / Wide receiver.
  Northeastern State Riverhawks vs University Of Central Missouri Mules. Nov. 2, 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 Michigan Wolverines. Nov. 4, TBA.
• Johnny Clayton - Rich South H.S.; Richton Park, Illinois. Lindenwood Lions; 6-foot-3, 290-pound / Freshman / Defensive tackle.
  Lindenwood Lions vs Missouri Southern State Lions. Nov. 4, 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 Purdue Boilermakers. Nov. 4, TBA.
• Kevin Kurasz - Mt. Carmel H.S.; Lemont, Illinois. University Of Dayton Flyers; 6-foot-3, 235-pound redshirt / Freshman / Defensive end.
  Marist Red Foxes vs University Of Dayton Flyers. Nov. 4, 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 Toledo Rockets. Nov. 2, 5:00 p.m.
• Larry Moore - Thornwood H.S.; Calumet City, Illinois. Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks; 6-foot-2, 180-pound / Senior / Cornerback.
  Wayne State Warriors vs Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks. Nov. 4, 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.
  Youngstown State Penguins vs Indiana State Sycamores. Nov. 4, 1:00 p.m.
• Luke Rattler - Chicago Christian H.S.; Palos Heights, Illinois. Northwood Timberwolves; 5-foot-11, 205-pound / Freshman / Running back.
  Saginaw Valleyaxe Bowl/Alumni Weekend Cardinals vs Northwood Timberwolves. Nov. 4, 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.
  Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs Eastern Illinois Panthers. Nov. 4, 1:00 p.m.
• Martece McClinton - Simeon Career Academy H.S.; Markham, Illinois. University Of Indianapolis Greyhounds; 5-foot-10, 194-pound / Senior / Defensive back.
  Missouri Of Science And Technology Miners vs University Of Indianapolis Greyhounds. Nov. 4, 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.
  Missouri Of Science And Technology Miners vs University Of Indianapolis Greyhounds. Nov. 4, 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.
  Western Illinois Leathernecks vs Illinois State Redbirds. Nov. 4, 12:00 p.m.
• Mike Dzierzega - Argo Community H.S.; Bridgeview, Illinois. Missouri Southern State Lions; 6-foot-3, 265-pound / Junior / Offensive lineman.
  Lindenwood Lions vs Missouri Southern State Lions. Nov. 4, 2:00 p.m.
• Miles Wade - Rich Central H.S.; Olympia Fields, Illinois. Emporia State Hornets; 6-foot-3, 290-pound / Freshman / Defensive lineman.
  Missouri Western State Griffons vs Emporia State Hornets. Nov. 4, 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.
  Wake Forest Demon Decans vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Nov. 4, 3:30 p.m.
• Mylan Reeves - Homewood Flossmoor H.S.; Homewood, Illinois. Niu Huskies; 6-foot-4, 320-pound redshirt / Junior / Defensive tackle.
  Niu Huskies vs Toledo Rockets. Nov. 2, 5:00 p.m.
• Myrthel Stewart Jr. - Bloom Township H.S.; Glenwood, Illinois. Kentucky State Thorobreds; 6-foot-1, 252-pound / Sophomore / .
  Kentucky State Thorobreds vs Benedict Tigers. Nov. 4, 2:00 p.m.
• Nathan Gimza - Richards H.s. H.S.; Chicago Ridge, Illinois. St. Cloud State Huskies; 6-foot-2, 180-pound / Freshman / Wide receiver.
  Bemidji State Beavers vs St. Cloud State Huskies. Nov. 4, 1:00 p.m.
• Nick Horne - Rich East H.S.; Park Forest, Illinois. Eastern Illinois Panthers; 6-foot-2, 215-pound redshirt / Senior / Linebacker.
  Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs Eastern Illinois Panthers. Nov. 4, 1:00 p.m.
• Nick Atoyebi - Homewood-Flossmoor H.S.; Homewood, Illinois. Eastern Illinois Panthers; 6-foot, 185-pound redshirt / Junior / Wide receiver.
  Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs Eastern Illinois Panthers. Nov. 4, 1:00 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 Eastern Michigan Eagles. Nov. 2, 6:00 p.m.
• Payson Wick - Homewood-Flossmoor H.S.; Flossmoor, Illinois. Drake Bulldogs; 6-foot-3, 283-pound redshirt / Senior / Offensive lineman.
  Drake Bulldogs vs San Diego Toreros. Nov. 4, 4:00 p.m.
• Preston Thompson - Tinley Park H.S.; Markham, Illinois. McKendree Bearcats; 5-foot-8, 195-pound / Junior / Running back.
  Quincy Hawks vs McKendree Bearcats. Nov. 4, 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.
  Marist Red Foxes vs University Of Dayton Flyers. Nov. 4, 1:00 p.m.
• Shelby Benn - Brother Rice H.S.; Lansing, Illinois. McKendree Bearcats; 6-foot-4, 215-pound / Freshman / Defensive end.
  Quincy Hawks vs McKendree Bearcats. Nov. 4, 6:00 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 West Virginia Mountaineers. Nov. 4, TBA.
• Thad Little; Homewood, Illinois. Grand Valley State Lakers; 6-foot-3, 210-pound / Sophomore / Defensive back.
  Grand Valley State Lakers vs Ashland Eagles. Nov. 4, 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 Toledo Rockets. Nov. 2, 5:00 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 Kent State Golden Flashes. Oct. 31, 7:30 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 Wayne State Warriors. Nov. 4, 12:00 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 Western Michigan Broncos. Nov. 1, 8:00 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 Michigan Wolverines. Nov. 4, TBA.
• Willard Cotton - West Hills H.S.; Harvey, Illinois. Lincoln Blue Tigers; 5-foot-11, 206-pound / Senior / Linebacker.
  William Jewell (senior Day) Cardinals vs Lincoln Blue Tigers. Nov. 4, 1:00 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 Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks. Nov. 4, 12:00 p.m.