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 Nov. 5 to Nov. 11.

• 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 Sioux Falls Cougars. Nov. 11, 12:00 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 Southwest Baptist Bearcats. Nov. 11, 12:00 p.m.
• Anthony Burton - Rich Central H.S.; Olympia Fields, Illinois. Emporia State Hornets; 6-foot-3, 240-pound / Freshman / Defensive end.
  Washburn Ichabods vs Emporia State Hornets. Nov. 11, 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 Truman State Bulldogs. Nov. 11, 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 Wayne State Warriors. Nov. 11, 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 Indiana State Sycamores. Nov. 11, 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.
  University Of Central Missouri Mules vs Lindenwood Lions. Nov. 11, 1:00 p.m.
• Brian Craft - Brother Rice H.S.; Dolton, Illinois. Truman State Bulldogs; 6-foot-1, 266-pound / Senior / Defensive lineman.
  McKendree Bearcats vs Truman State Bulldogs. Nov. 11, 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.
  Indiana Hoosiers vs University Of Illinois Fighting Illini. Nov. 11, 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 University At Buffalo Bulls. Nov. 7, 7:30 p.m.
• Chris Whitfield - Thornwood H.S.; Calumet City, Illinois. Winona State Warriors; 6-foot-5, 290-pound / Senior / Offensive lineman.
  Augustana Vikings vs Winona State Warriors. Nov. 9, 7:00 p.m.
• Darrieon Washington - Thornton Fractional North H.S.; Calumet City, Illinois. Niu Huskies; 6-foot, 253-pound redshirt / Sophomore / Defensive end.
  Ball State Cardinals vs Niu Huskies. Nov. 9, 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 Missouri Western State Griffons. Nov. 11, 1:00 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.
  Quincy Hawks vs Missouri Of Science And Technology Miners. Nov. 11, 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 Saint Mary Cardinals. Nov. 11, 12:00 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 Sioux Falls Cougars. Nov. 11, 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 Indiana State Sycamores. Nov. 11, 12:00 p.m.
• Flynn Nagel - Lemont H.S.; Lemont, Illinois. Northwestern Wildcats; 5-foot-11, 192-pound / Junior / Wide receiver.
  Purdue Boilermakers vs Northwestern Wildcats. Nov. 11, 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 Lindenwood Lions. Nov. 11, 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 South Dakota Coyotes. Nov. 11, 2:00 p.m.
• Jamezz Kimbrough - Flossmoor H.S.; Homewood, Illinois. Central Michigan Chippewas; 6-foot-2, 247-pound / Freshman / Offensive lineman.
  Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Central Michigan Chippewas. Nov. 8, TBA.
• Jared Sharp - Homewood-Flossmoor H.S.; Flossmoor, Illinois. Miami Of Ohio Redhawks; 5-foot-8, 163-pound redshirt / Sophomore / Wide receiver.
  Akron Zips vs Miami Of Ohio Redhawks. Nov. 7, 7:30 p.m.
• Jarvion Franklin - Andrews H.S.; Tinley Park, Illinois. Western Michigan Broncos; 6-foot, 225-pound / Senior / Running back.
  Kent State Golden Flashes vs Western Michigan Broncos. Nov. 8, 7:00 p.m.
• Jauan Wesley - Thornton Township H.S.; Markham, Illinois. Niu Huskies; 5-foot-11, 182-pound redshirt / Junior / Wide receiver.
  Ball State Cardinals vs Niu Huskies. Nov. 9, 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 Lindenwood Lions. Nov. 11, 1:00 p.m.
• John Michael Schmitz - Homewood-Flossmoor H.S.; Flossmoor, Illinois. Minnesota Golden Gophers; 6-foot-4, 286-pound / Freshman / Offensive lineman.
  Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers. Nov. 11, TBA.
• Johnny Clayton - Rich South H.S.; Richton Park, Illinois. Lindenwood Lions; 6-foot-3, 290-pound / Freshman / Defensive tackle.
  University Of Central Missouri Mules vs Lindenwood Lions. Nov. 11, 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.
  Indiana Hoosiers vs University Of Illinois Fighting Illini. Nov. 11, TBA.
• Kyle Pugh - Bloom Township H.S.; Chicago Heights, Illinois. Niu Huskies; 5-foot-11, 218-pound redshirt / Sophomore / Linebacker.
  Ball State Cardinals vs Niu Huskies. Nov. 9, 6:00 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 Sioux Falls Cougars. Nov. 11, 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.
  Western Illinois Leathernecks vs Indiana State Sycamores. Nov. 11, 1:00 p.m.
• Luke Rattler - Chicago Christian H.S.; Palos Heights, Illinois. Northwood Timberwolves; 5-foot-11, 205-pound / Freshman / Running back.
  Northwood Timberwolves vs Northern Michigan Wildcats. Nov. 11, 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.
  Notre Dame Falcons vs University Of Indianapolis Greyhounds. Nov. 11, 1:00 p.m.
• Maurice Robinson - Tinley Park H.S.; Tinley Park, Illinois. University Of Indianapolis Greyhounds; 6-foot-4, 200-pound / Sophomore / Wide receiver.
  Notre Dame Falcons vs University Of Indianapolis Greyhounds. Nov. 11, 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 South Dakota Coyotes. Nov. 11, 2:00 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 Pittsburg State Gorillas. Nov. 11, 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 Miami Hurricanes. Nov. 11, TBA.
• Miles Wade - Rich Central H.S.; Olympia Fields, Illinois. Emporia State Hornets; 6-foot-3, 290-pound / Freshman / Defensive lineman.
  Washburn Ichabods vs Emporia State Hornets. Nov. 11, 2:00 p.m.
• Mylan Reeves - Homewood Flossmoor H.S.; Homewood, Illinois. Niu Huskies; 6-foot-4, 320-pound redshirt / Junior / Defensive tackle.
  Ball State Cardinals vs Niu Huskies. Nov. 9, 6:00 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 Minot State Beavers. Nov. 11, 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 Niu Huskies. Nov. 9, 7:00 p.m.
• Payson Wick - Homewood-Flossmoor H.S.; Flossmoor, Illinois. Drake Bulldogs; 6-foot-3, 283-pound redshirt / Senior / Offensive lineman.
  Drake Bulldogs vs Campbell Camel. Nov. 11, 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 Truman State Bulldogs. Nov. 11, 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 Truman State Bulldogs. Nov. 11, 1:00 p.m.
• Steve Wirtel - Mount Carmel H.S.; Orland Park, Illinois. Iowa State Cyclones; 6-foot-4, 214-pound / Sophomore / Safety.
  Oklahoma Sooners vs Iowa State Cyclones. Nov. 11, TBA.
• Thad Little; Homewood, Illinois. Grand Valley State Lakers; 6-foot-3, 210-pound / Sophomore / Defensive back.
  Tiffin Dragons vs Grand Valley State Lakers. Nov. 11, 1:00 p.m.
• Tifonte Hunt - Thornton Township H.S.; Harvey, Illinois. Niu Huskies; 5-foot-9, 172-pound redshirt / Junior / Cornerback.
  Ball State Cardinals vs Niu Huskies. Nov. 9, 6:00 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 University At Buffalo Bulls. Nov. 7, 7:30 p.m.
• Trevor Johnson - Homewood-Flossmoor H.S.; Homewood, Illinois. Northern Michigan Wildcats; 6-foot-3, 180-pound / Freshman / Defensive back.
  Northwood Timberwolves vs Northern Michigan Wildcats. Nov. 11, 1:00 p.m.
• Tyjuan Swain - College Of Dupage H.S.; Olympia Fields, Illinois. Central Michigan Chippewas; 6-foot, 190-pound / Junior / Defensive back.
  Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Central Michigan Chippewas. Nov. 8, TBA.
• Vincent Magaa - Central Lakes College H.S.; South Holland, Illinois. Minnesota Golden Gophers; 6-foot-3, 287-pound / Junior / Offensive lineman.
  Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers. Nov. 11, TBA.
• Willard Cotton - West Hills H.S.; Harvey, Illinois. Lincoln Blue Tigers; 5-foot-11, 206-pound / Senior / Linebacker.
  Lincoln Blue Tigers vs Southwest Baptist Bearcats. Nov. 11, 12:00 p.m.
• Willie Walton - St. Laurence H.S.; Homewood, Illinois. Wayne State Wildcats; 5-foot-11, 180-pound / Sophomore / Wide receiver.
  Upper Iowa Peacocks vs Wayne State Wildcats. Nov. 11, 1:00 p.m.