North Cook News

Athletes in Action tracks players with ties to communities within the North Cook News coverage area as they compete at the collegiate level. The following football players will compete during the week of Aug. 27 to Sept. 2.

• Alex Palczewski - Prospect H.S.; Mount Prospect, Illinois. University Of Illinois Fighting Illini; 6-foot-6, 285-pound / Freshman / Offensive lineman.
  Ball State Cardinals vs University Of Illinois Fighting Illini. Sept. 2, 11:00 a.m.
• Alex Bonds - Hoffman Estates H.S.; Hoffman Estates, Illinois. Drake Bulldogs; 5-foot-10, 193-pound / Sophomore / Wide receiver.
  South Dakota Coyotes vs Drake Bulldogs. Sept. 2, 6:00 p.m.
• Antonio Shenault - Lake Park H.S.; Roselle, Illinois. Minnesota Golden Gophers; 5-foot-11, 192-pound / Junior / Defensive back.
  University At Buffalo Bulls vs Minnesota Golden Gophers. Aug. 31, 6:00 p.m.
• Austin Schwantz - Fremd H.S.; Palatine, Illinois. Butler Bulldogs; Freshman / Tight end.
  Butler Bulldogs vs Illinois State Redbirds. Sept. 2, 7:30 p.m.
• Austin Spiewak - Fremd H.S.; Rolling Meadows, Illinois. Iowa Hawkeyes; 6-foot-2, 230-pound redshirt / Freshman / Long snapper.
  Wyoming (fryfest) Cowboys vs Iowa Hawkeyes. Sept. 2, 11:00 a.m.
• Barrington Wade - Niles North H.S.; Skokie, Illinois. Iowa Hawkeyes; 6-foot-1, 223-pound redshirt / Freshman / Linebacker.
  Wyoming (fryfest) Cowboys vs Iowa Hawkeyes. Sept. 2, 11:00 a.m.
• Ben Leroy - Loyola Academy H.S.; Wilmette, Illinois. Niu Huskies; 6-foot-2, 280-pound / Sophomore / Defensive tackle.
  Boston Eagles vs Niu Huskies. Sept. 1, 8:30 p.m.
• Blake Holder - Northern Illinois H.S.; Streamwood, Illinois. Bemidji State Beavers; 6-foot-2, 200-pound / Junior / Wide receiver.
  Bemidji State Beavers vs Winona State Warriors. Aug. 31, 6:00 p.m.
• Bobby Walker - Loyola Academy H.S.; Golf, Illinois. University Of Illinois Fighting Illini; 6-foot-4, 230-pound / Sophomore / Tight end.
  Ball State Cardinals vs University Of Illinois Fighting Illini. Sept. 2, 11:00 a.m.
• Brady Eckert - Prospect H.S.; Mt. Prospect, Illinois. Drake Bulldogs; 6-foot-1, 208-pound / Junior / Linebacker.
  South Dakota Coyotes vs Drake Bulldogs. Sept. 2, 6:00 p.m.
• Cameron Green - Stevenson H.S.; Buffalo Grove, Illinois. Northwestern Wildcats; 6-foot-3, 223-pound / Sophomore / Running back.
  Nevada Wolfpack vs Northwestern Wildcats. Sept. 2, 2:30 p.m.
• Chris Kantzavelos - Bartlett H.S.; Bartlett, Illinois. Central Michigan Chippewas; 6-foot-3, 260-pound / Senior / Defensive lineman.
  University Of Rhode Island Rams vs Central Michigan Chippewas. Aug. 31, 7:00 p.m.
• Cordell Finley - William Fremd H.S.; Rolling Meadows, Illinois. Grand Valley State Lakers; 6-foot, 175-pound / Freshman / Defensive back.
  Grand Valley State Lakers vs University Of Indianapolis Greyhounds. Aug. 31, 7:00 p.m.
• Daniel Kubiuk - Barrington H.S.; Barrington, Illinois. Northwestern Wildcats; 6-foot-1, 214-pound / Junior / Holder/punter.
  Nevada Wolfpack vs Northwestern Wildcats. Sept. 2, 2:30 p.m.
• Dante Cleveland - Hoffman Estates H.S.; Hoffman Estates, Illinois. Central Michigan Chippewas; 6-foot-2, 270-pound redshirt / Freshman / Defensive lineman.
  University Of Rhode Island Rams vs Central Michigan Chippewas. Aug. 31, 7:00 p.m.
• Derek Kumerow - South Elgin H.s. H.S.; Bartlett, Illinois. St. Cloud State Huskies; 6-foot-3, 195-pound redshirt / Freshman / Wide receiver.
  Southwest Minnesota State Mustangs vs St. Cloud State Huskies. Aug. 31, 7:00 p.m.
• Dylan Draka - Wheeling H.S.; Wheeling, Illinois. Illinois State Redbirds; 6-foot, 240-pound redshirt / Freshman / Linebacker.
  Butler Bulldogs vs Illinois State Redbirds. Sept. 2, 6:30 p.m.
• Dylan Scheirich - Lake Park H.S.; Roselle, Illinois. University Of Central Missouri Mules; 6-foot-3, 265-pound redshirt / Freshman / Offensive lineman.
  Pittsburg State Gorillas vs University Of Central Missouri Mules. Aug. 31, 7:00 p.m.
• Ethan Tabel - Barrington H.S.; Barrington, Illinois. University Of Illinois Fighting Illini; 6-foot, 220-pound redshirt / Freshman / Long snapper.
  Ball State Cardinals vs University Of Illinois Fighting Illini. Sept. 2, 11:00 a.m.
• Ferris Ingraham - Evanston Township H.S.; Evanston, Illinois. St. Cloud State Huskies; 6-foot-4, 245-pound / Junior / Defensive end.
  Southwest Minnesota State Mustangs vs St. Cloud State Huskies. Aug. 31, 7:00 p.m.
• Greg Off - Rolling Meadows H.S.; Rolling Meadows, Illinois. Winona State Warriors; 6-foot-7, 310-pound redshirt / Freshman / Offensive tackle.
  Bemidji State Beavers vs Winona State Warriors. Aug. 31, 6:00 p.m.
• Jack Milas - Rolling Meadows H.S.; Arlington Heights, Illinois. Ball State Cardinals; 6-foot-1, 205-pound redshirt / Senior / Quarterback.
  Ball State Cardinals vs University Of Illinois Fighting Illini. Sept. 2, 12:00 p.m.
• Jacub Panasiuk - Lake Part West H.S.; Roselle, Illinois. Michigan State Spartans; 6-foot-3, 266-pound / Freshman / Defensive end.
  Bowling Green Falcons vs Michigan State Spartans. Sept. 2, 12:00 p.m.
• Jake Plantz - William Fremd H.S.; Hoffman Estates, Illinois. Butler Bulldogs; 6-foot-2, 260-pound redshirt / Sophomore / Offensive lineman.
  Butler Bulldogs vs Illinois State Redbirds. Sept. 2, 7:30 p.m.
• James Williams - Niles West H.s. H.S.; Skokie, Illinois. St. Cloud State Huskies; 6-foot, 207-pound / Senior / Linebacker.
  Southwest Minnesota State Mustangs vs St. Cloud State Huskies. Aug. 31, 7:00 p.m.
• Jason Harris - Barrington H.S.; Barrington, Illinois. Illinois State Redbirds; 6-foot-5, 245-pound / Sophomore / Defensive lineman.
  Butler Bulldogs vs Illinois State Redbirds. Sept. 2, 6:30 p.m.
• Joe Caputo - John Hersey H.S.; Mount Prospect, Illinois. Indiana State Sycamores; 6-foot-2, 225-pound redshirt / Sophomore / Linebacker.
  Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Indiana State Sycamores. Aug. 31, 6:00 p.m.
• Joe Schneider - Fremd H.S.; Rolling Meadows, Illinois. Hillsdale Chargers; 5-foot-10, 185-pound / Freshman / Defensive back.
  Hillsdale Chargers vs Mercyhurst Lakers. Sept. 2, 12:00 p.m.
• John Pass - Elk Grove H.s. H.S.; Elk Grove Village, Illinois. St. Cloud State Huskies; 6-foot-2, 185-pound / Junior / Wide receiver.
  Southwest Minnesota State Mustangs vs St. Cloud State Huskies. Aug. 31, 7:00 p.m.
• Jontrell Mitchell - Lake Park H.S.; Hanover Park, Illinois. University Of Central Missouri Mules; 6-foot-1, 190-pound redshirt / Freshman / Defensive back.
  Pittsburg State Gorillas vs University Of Central Missouri Mules. Aug. 31, 7:00 p.m.
• Jordan Smith - Elgin H.S.; Elgin, Illinois. Quincy Hawks; 6-foot, 199-pound redshirt / Sophomore / Wide receiver.
  Quincy Hawks vs Midwestern State Mustangs. Aug. 31, 7:00 p.m.
• Jordan Smith - Elgin H.S.; Elgin, Illinois. Quincy Hawks; 6-foot, 199-pound redshirt / Sophomore / Wide receiver.
  Robert Morris Eagles vs Quincy Hawks. Sept. 1, 1:00 p.m.
• Jordan Bergren - St. Charles North H.S.; Elgin, Illinois. Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks; 6-foot-4, 240-pound / Sophomore / Defensive end.
  Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks vs University Of Mary Marauders. Aug. 31, 6:00 p.m.
• Josh Mailloux - Hersey H.S.; Mount Prospect, Illinois. Niu Huskies; 6-foot-5, 280-pound redshirt / Sophomore / Offensive lineman.
  Boston Eagles vs Niu Huskies. Sept. 1, 8:30 p.m.
• Julian Turner - Palatine H.S.; Palatine, Illinois. Minnesota State Moorhead Dragons; 6-foot-4, 250-pound / Senior / Defensive lineman.
  Minnesota State Moorhead Dragons vs Augustana Vikings. Sept. 2, 1:00 p.m.
• Kevin Jarvis - Maine South H.S.; Park Ridge, Illinois. Michigan State Spartans; 6-foot-4, 312-pound / Freshman / Offensive guard.
  Bowling Green Falcons vs Michigan State Spartans. Sept. 2, 12:00 p.m.
• Kosh Baldus - Palatine H.S.; Palatine, Illinois. Western Illinois Leathernecks; 6-foot-5, 300-pound / Senior / Offensive lineman.
  Western Illinois Leathernecks vs Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles. Aug. 31, 6:00 p.m.
• Kyle Bradley - James B. Conant H.S.; Hoffman Estates, Illinois. University Of Central Missouri Mules; 6-foot-4, 205-pound redshirt / Freshman / Quarterback.
  Pittsburg State Gorillas vs University Of Central Missouri Mules. Aug. 31, 7:00 p.m.
• Kyle Sanft - Bartlett H.S.; Bartlett, Illinois. Western Illinois Leathernecks; 6-foot-4, 300-pound redshirt / Freshman / Offensive lineman.
  Western Illinois Leathernecks vs Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles. Aug. 31, 6:00 p.m.
• Logan Moews - Barrington H.S.; Hoffman Estates, Illinois. University Of Dayton Flyers; 5-foot-10, 195-pound / Freshman / Running back.
  University Of Dayton Flyers vs Robert Morris Eagles. Sept. 2, 12:00 p.m.
• Maalik Todd - Evanston Township H.S.; Evanston, Illinois. Niu Huskies; 5-foot-8, 156-pound redshirt / Junior / Wide receiver.
  Boston Eagles vs Niu Huskies. Sept. 1, 8:30 p.m.
• Makell Davis - Niles North H.S.; Skokie, Illinois. Urbana Blue Knights; 5-foot-8, 165-pound redshirt / Freshman / Defensive back.
  Urbana Blue Knights vs West Liberty Hilltoppers. Aug. 31, 7:00 p.m.
• Matt Naranjo - Niles North H.S.; Skokie, Illinois. Bowling Green Falcons; 5-foot-10, 185-pound / Sophomore / Punter.
  Bowling Green Falcons vs Michigan State Spartans. Sept. 2, 12:00 p.m.
• Matt Paulauskas - Lake Park H.S.; Roselle, Illinois. Grand Valley State Lakers; 6-foot-2, 265-pound / Freshman / Defensive lineman.
  Grand Valley State Lakers vs University Of Indianapolis Greyhounds. Aug. 31, 7:00 p.m.
• Matt Alviti - Maine South H.S.; Park Ridge, Illinois. Northwestern Wildcats; 6-foot, 196-pound / Senior / Quarterback.
  Nevada Wolfpack vs Northwestern Wildcats. Sept. 2, 2:30 p.m.
• Max Rosenthal - New Trier Township Winnetka H.S.; Winnetka, Illinois. Michigan State Spartans; 6-foot-2, 235-pound / Freshman / Fullback.
  Bowling Green Falcons vs Michigan State Spartans. Sept. 2, 12:00 p.m.
• Michael Hirsch - Glenbrook South H.S.; Glenview, Illinois. Michigan Wolverines; 6-foot-1, 245-pound / Graduate student / Fullback.
  Florida Gators vs Michigan Wolverines. Sept. 2, 2:30 p.m.
• Michael Ferrante - Lake Park H.S.; Roselle, Illinois. Winona State Warriors; 6-foot-1, 260-pound / Junior / Defensive end.
  Bemidji State Beavers vs Winona State Warriors. Aug. 31, 6:00 p.m.
• Michael Sernus - New Trier H.S.; Wilmette, Illinois. University Of Dayton Flyers; 6-foot-5, 249-pound / Senior / Defensive tackle.
  University Of Dayton Flyers vs Robert Morris Eagles. Sept. 2, 12:00 p.m.
• Michael Bishoff - Elk Grove H.S.; Elk Grove Village, Illinois. Western Illinois Leathernecks; 6-foot-2, 217-pound / Junior / Linebacker.
  Western Illinois Leathernecks vs Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles. Aug. 31, 6:00 p.m.
• Mickey Kane - Loyola Academy H.S.; Northfield, Illinois. Butler Bulldogs; Freshman / Defensive lineman.
  Butler Bulldogs vs Illinois State Redbirds. Sept. 2, 7:30 p.m.
• Mickey Macius - Austin Peay H.S.; Arlington Heights, Illinois. Michigan State Spartans; 6-foot-2, 211-pound / Junior / Quarterback.
  Bowling Green Falcons vs Michigan State Spartans. Sept. 2, 12:00 p.m.
• Mike Panasiuk - Lake Park West H.S.; Roselle, Illinois. Michigan State Spartans; 6-foot-4, 294-pound / Sophomore / Defensive tackle.
  Bowling Green Falcons vs Michigan State Spartans. Sept. 2, 12:00 p.m.
• Mike Maize - Elk Grove H.S.; Des Plaines, Illinois. Drake Bulldogs; 5-foot-11, 231-pound redshirt / Senior / Linebacker.
  South Dakota Coyotes vs Drake Bulldogs. Sept. 2, 6:00 p.m.
• Naquan Jones - Evanston Township H.S.; Mount Prospect, Illinois. Michigan State Spartans; 6-foot-4, 328-pound redshirt / Freshman / Defensive tackle.
  Bowling Green Falcons vs Michigan State Spartans. Sept. 2, 12:00 p.m.
• Nick Johnson - Niles West H.S.; Skokie, Illinois. Ohio Dominican Panthers; 6-foot, 200-pound redshirt / Junior / Defensive back.
  Ohio Dominican Panthers vs California Of Pennsylvania Blaze. Aug. 31, 6:00 p.m.
• Nick Bart - Barrington H.S.; South Barrington, Illinois. University Of Dayton Flyers; 6-foot-3, 290-pound / Freshman / Offensive tackle.
  University Of Dayton Flyers vs Robert Morris Eagles. Sept. 2, 12:00 p.m.
• Nolan Bernat - Bartlett College Of Dupage H.S.; Bartlett, Illinois. University Of Illinois Fighting Illini; 5-foot-10, 190-pound / Sophomore / Defensive back.
  Ball State Cardinals vs University Of Illinois Fighting Illini. Sept. 2, 11:00 a.m.
• Pat Maloney - Maine South H.S.; Niles, Illinois. Ball State Cardinals; 6-foot-2, 285-pound redshirt / Senior / Offensive lineman.
  Ball State Cardinals vs University Of Illinois Fighting Illini. Sept. 2, 12:00 p.m.
• Romario Gayle - Niles North H.S.; Niles, Illinois. Winona State Warriors; 5-foot-11, 180-pound / Sophomore / Defensive back.
  Bemidji State Beavers vs Winona State Warriors. Aug. 31, 6:00 p.m.
• Ross Cayley - James B. Conant H.S.; Hoffman Estates, Illinois. Hillsdale Chargers; 6-foot-2, 214-pound redshirt / Freshman / Linebacker.
  Hillsdale Chargers vs Mercyhurst Lakers. Sept. 2, 12:00 p.m.
• Ryan Gibbons - Maine South H.S.; Park Ridge, Illinois. Niu Huskies; 5-foot-11, 178-pound redshirt / Freshman / Wide receiver.
  Boston Eagles vs Niu Huskies. Sept. 1, 8:30 p.m.
• Sam Badovinac - Loyola Academy H.S.; Wilmette, Illinois. Butler Bulldogs; 6-foot, 240-pound redshirt / Freshman / Offensive lineman.
  Butler Bulldogs vs Illinois State Redbirds. Sept. 2, 7:30 p.m.
• Saverio Pinto - Maine West H.S.; Des Plaines, Illinois. Quincy Hawks; 5-foot-11, 215-pound / Sophomore / Linebacker.
  Quincy Hawks vs Midwestern State Mustangs. Aug. 31, 7:00 p.m.
• Saverio Pinto - Maine West H.S.; Des Plaines, Illinois. Quincy Hawks; 5-foot-11, 215-pound / Sophomore / Linebacker.
  Robert Morris Eagles vs Quincy Hawks. Sept. 1, 1:00 p.m.
• Scott Miller - Barrington H.S.; Barrington, Illinois. Bowling Green Falcons; 5-foot-10, 160-pound / Junior / Wide receiver.
  Bowling Green Falcons vs Michigan State Spartans. Sept. 2, 12:00 p.m.
• Seth Krueger - Ridgewood H.S.; Norridge, Illinois. Drake Bulldogs; 6-foot, 191-pound / Sophomore / Linebacker.
  South Dakota Coyotes vs Drake Bulldogs. Sept. 2, 6:00 p.m.
• Shawn Griffin - South Elgin H.S.; Bartlett, Illinois. Southwest Minnesota State Mustangs; 5-foot-9, 194-pound redshirt / Freshman / Running back.
  St. Cloud State Huskies vs Southwest Minnesota State Mustangs. Aug. 31, 7:00 p.m.
• Shola George - Mt. Prospect H.S.; Mt. Prospect, Illinois. Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks; 6-foot, 265-pound / Senior / Defensive end.
  Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks vs University Of Mary Marauders. Aug. 31, 6:00 p.m.
• Taj Jackson - Evanston Township H.S.; Evanston, Illinois. Southwest Minnesota State Mustangs; 6-foot-2, 286-pound redshirt / Freshman / Defensive lineman.
  St. Cloud State Huskies vs Southwest Minnesota State Mustangs. Aug. 31, 7:00 p.m.
• Travion Banks - Evanston H.S.; Evanston, Illinois. Miami Of Ohio Redhawks; 5-foot-11, 185-pound / Sophomore / Defensive back.
  Miami Of Ohio Redhawks vs Marshall The Thundering Herd. Sept. 2, 6:30 p.m.
• Try Cervantes - Buffalo Grove H.S.; Arlington Heights, Illinois. Western Illinois Leathernecks; 6-foot-3, 185-pound redshirt / Freshman / Wide receiver.
  Western Illinois Leathernecks vs Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles. Aug. 31, 6:00 p.m.
• Tyler Labarbera - James B. Conant H.S.; Elk Grove Village, Illinois. Eastern Michigan Eagles; 6-foot-2, 310-pound / Junior / Defensive lineman.
  Charlotte 49ers vs Eastern Michigan Eagles. Sept. 1, 6:30 p.m.
• Tyler Urban; Wheeling, Illinois. Michigan Technological Huskies; 5-foot-11, 170-pound / Freshman / Wide receiver.
  Truman State Bulldogs vs Michigan Technological Huskies. Aug. 31, 7:00 p.m.
• Vanshon Lindsey - Bartlett H.S.; Hanover Park, Illinois. Southwest Baptist Bearcats; 5-foot-8, 190-pound / Freshman / Running back.
  Southwest Baptist Bearcats vs Eastern New Mexico Zias. Aug. 31, 8:00 p.m.
• Vinny Labus - Maine South H.S.; Park Ridge, Illinois. Niu Huskies; 6-foot-2, 232-pound / Freshman / Long snapper.
  Boston Eagles vs Niu Huskies. Sept. 1, 8:30 p.m.
• Zach Oles - Palatine H.S.; Palatine, Illinois. Butler Bulldogs; Freshman / Quarterback.
  Butler Bulldogs vs Illinois State Redbirds. Sept. 2, 7:30 p.m.
• Zack Clark - Hoffman Estates H.S.; Hoffman Estates, Illinois. Drake Bulldogs; 6-foot-2, 289-pound / Sophomore / Offensive lineman.
  South Dakota Coyotes vs Drake Bulldogs. Sept. 2, 6:00 p.m.