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 Oct. 1 to Oct. 7.

• Alex Bonds - Hoffman Estates H.S.; Hoffman Estates, Illinois. Drake Bulldogs; 5-foot-10, 193-pound / Sophomore / Wide receiver.
  Dayton Flyers vs Drake Bulldogs. Oct. 7, 1:00 p.m.
• Alex Palczewski - Prospect H.S.; Mount Prospect, Illinois. University Of Illinois Fighting Illini; 6-foot-6, 285-pound / Freshman / Offensive lineman.
  University Of Illinois Fighting Illini vs Iowa Hawkeyes. Oct. 7, 11:00 a.m.
• Antonio Shenault - Lake Park H.S.; Roselle, Illinois. Minnesota Golden Gophers; 5-foot-11, 192-pound / Junior / Defensive back.
  Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Purdue Boilermakers. Oct. 7, TBA.
• Austin Schwantz - Fremd H.S.; Palatine, Illinois. Butler Bulldogs; , 0-pound / Freshman / Tight end.
  Butler Bulldogs vs Morehead State Eagles. Oct. 7, 1:00 p.m.
• Austin Spiewak - Fremd H.S.; Rolling Meadows, Illinois. Iowa Hawkeyes; 6-foot-2, 230-pound redshirt / Freshman / Long snapper.
  University Of Illinois Illini vs Iowa Hawkeyes. Oct. 7, 11:00 a.m.
• Barrington Wade - Niles North H.S.; Skokie, Illinois. Iowa Hawkeyes; 6-foot-1, 223-pound redshirt / Freshman / Linebacker.
  University Of Illinois Illini vs Iowa Hawkeyes. Oct. 7, 11:00 a.m.
• Ben Leroy - Loyola Academy H.S.; Wilmette, Illinois. Niu Huskies; 6-foot-2, 280-pound / Sophomore / Defensive tackle.
  Kent State Golden Flashes vs Niu Huskies. Oct. 7, 2:30 p.m.
• Blake Holder - Northern Illinois H.S.; Streamwood, Illinois. Bemidji State Beavers; 6-foot-2, 200-pound / Junior / Wide receiver.
  University Of Mary Lions vs Bemidji State Beavers. Oct. 7, 1:00 p.m.
• Bobby Walker - Loyola Academy H.S.; Golf, Illinois. University Of Illinois Fighting Illini; 6-foot-4, 230-pound / Sophomore / Tight end.
  University Of Illinois Fighting Illini vs Iowa Hawkeyes. Oct. 7, 11:00 a.m.
• Brady Eckert - Prospect H.S.; Mt. Prospect, Illinois. Drake Bulldogs; 6-foot-1, 208-pound / Junior / Linebacker.
  Dayton Flyers vs Drake Bulldogs. Oct. 7, 1:00 p.m.
• Cameron Green - Stevenson H.S.; Buffalo Grove, Illinois. Northwestern Wildcats; 6-foot-3, 223-pound / Sophomore / Running back.
  Penn State Lions vs Northwestern Wildcats. Oct. 7, 11:00 a.m.
• Chris Kantzavelos - Bartlett H.S.; Bartlett, Illinois. Central Michigan Chippewas; 6-foot-3, 260-pound / Senior / Defensive lineman.
  Central Michigan Chippewas vs Ohio Bobcats. Oct. 7, TBA.
• 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 Wayne State Warriors. Oct. 7, 6:00 p.m.
• Daniel Kubiuk - Barrington H.S.; Barrington, Illinois. Northwestern Wildcats; 6-foot-1, 214-pound / Junior / Holder/punter.
  Penn State Lions vs Northwestern Wildcats. Oct. 7, 11:00 a.m.
• Dante Cleveland - Hoffman Estates H.S.; Hoffman Estates, Illinois. Central Michigan Chippewas; 6-foot-2, 270-pound redshirt / Freshman / Defensive lineman.
  Central Michigan Chippewas vs Ohio Bobcats. Oct. 7, TBA.
• Davontae Elam - St. Edwards H.S.; Elgin, Illinois. Northern Michigan Wildcats; 5-foot-10, 220-pound / Senior / Running back.
  Ashland Eagles vs Northern Michigan Wildcats. Oct. 7, 1:00 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.
  St. Cloud State Huskies vs University Of Minnesota Crookston Golden Eagles. Oct. 7, 1:00 p.m.
• Dylan Draka - Wheeling H.S.; Wheeling, Illinois. Illinois State Redbirds; 6-foot, 240-pound redshirt / Freshman / Linebacker.
  Illinois State Redbirds vs Northern Arizona Lumberjacks. Oct. 7, TBA.
• Dylan Scheirich - Lake Park H.S.; Roselle, Illinois. University Of Central Missouri Mules; 6-foot-3, 265-pound redshirt / Freshman / Offensive lineman.
  University Of Central Missouri Mules vs University Of Nebraska At Kearney Lopers. Oct. 7, 2:00 p.m.
• Ethan Tabel - Barrington H.S.; Barrington, Illinois. University Of Illinois Fighting Illini; 6-foot, 220-pound redshirt / Freshman / Long snapper.
  University Of Illinois Fighting Illini vs Iowa Hawkeyes. Oct. 7, 11:00 a.m.
• Ferris Ingraham - Evanston Township H.S.; Evanston, Illinois. St. Cloud State Huskies; 6-foot-4, 245-pound / Junior / Defensive end.
  St. Cloud State Huskies vs University Of Minnesota Crookston Golden Eagles. Oct. 7, 1:00 p.m.
• Greg Off - Rolling Meadows H.S.; Rolling Meadows, Illinois. Winona State Warriors; 6-foot-7, 310-pound redshirt / Freshman / Offensive tackle.
  Winona State Warriors vs University Of Sioux Falls (s.d.) Cougars. Oct. 7, 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 Akron Zips. Oct. 7, 3:30 p.m.
• Jacub Panasiuk - Lake Part West H.S.; Roselle, Illinois. Michigan State Spartans; 6-foot-3, 266-pound / Freshman / Defensive end.
  Michigan State Spartans vs Michigan State Spartans. Oct. 7, TBA.
• Jake Plantz - William Fremd H.S.; Hoffman Estates, Illinois. Butler Bulldogs; 6-foot-2, 260-pound redshirt / Sophomore / Offensive lineman.
  Butler Bulldogs vs Morehead State Eagles. Oct. 7, 1:00 p.m.
• James Williams - Niles West H.s. H.S.; Skokie, Illinois. St. Cloud State Huskies; 6-foot, 207-pound / Senior / Linebacker.
  St. Cloud State Huskies vs University Of Minnesota Crookston Golden Eagles. Oct. 7, 1:00 p.m.
• Jason Harris - Barrington H.S.; Barrington, Illinois. Illinois State Redbirds; 6-foot-5, 245-pound / Sophomore / Defensive lineman.
  Illinois State Redbirds vs Northern Arizona Lumberjacks. Oct. 7, TBA.
• Joe Schneider - Fremd H.S.; Rolling Meadows, Illinois. Hillsdale Chargers; 5-foot-10, 185-pound / Freshman / Defensive back.
  Hillsdale Chargers vs Ohio Bobcats. Oct. 7, 12:00 p.m.
• Joe Caputo - John Hersey H.S.; Mount Prospect, Illinois. Eastern Illinois Panthers; 6-foot-2, 225-pound redshirt / Sophomore / Linebacker.
  Tennessee Technological Golden Eagles vs Eastern Illinois Panthers. Oct. 7, 6:00 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.
  St. Cloud State Huskies vs University Of Minnesota Crookston Golden Eagles. Oct. 7, 1:00 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.
  University Of Central Missouri Mules vs University Of Nebraska At Kearney Lopers. Oct. 7, 2:00 p.m.
• Jordan Bergren - St. Charles North H.S.; Elgin, Illinois. Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks; 6-foot-4, 240-pound / Sophomore / Defensive end.
  Augustana Vikings vs Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks. Oct. 7, 1:30 p.m.
• Jordan Smith - Elgin H.S.; Elgin, Illinois. Quincy Hawks; 6-foot, 199-pound redshirt / Sophomore / Wide receiver.
  Quincy Hawks vs Southwest Baptist Bearcats. Oct. 1, 2:00 p.m.
• Jordan Smith - Elgin H.S.; Elgin, Illinois. Quincy Hawks; 6-foot, 199-pound redshirt / Sophomore / Wide receiver.
  William Jewell Cardinals vs Quincy Hawks. Oct. 1, 6:00 p.m.
• Josh Mailloux - Hersey H.S.; Mount Prospect, Illinois. Niu Huskies; 6-foot-5, 280-pound redshirt / Sophomore / Offensive lineman.
  Kent State Golden Flashes vs Niu Huskies. Oct. 7, 2:30 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 University Of Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs. Oct. 7, 2:00 p.m.
• Kevin Jarvis - Maine South H.S.; Park Ridge, Illinois. Michigan State Spartans; 6-foot-4, 312-pound / Freshman / Offensive guard.
  Michigan State Spartans vs Michigan State Spartans. Oct. 7, TBA.
• Kosh Baldus - Palatine H.S.; Palatine, Illinois. Western Illinois Leathernecks; 6-foot-5, 300-pound / Senior / Offensive lineman.
  Western Illinois Leathernecks vs University Of Northern Iowa Panthers. Oct. 7, 4:00 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.
  University Of Central Missouri Mules vs University Of Nebraska At Kearney Lopers. Oct. 7, 2:00 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 University Of Northern Iowa Panthers. Oct. 7, 4:00 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 Drake Bulldogs. Oct. 7, 2:00 p.m.
• Maalik Todd - Evanston Township H.S.; Evanston, Illinois. Niu Huskies; 5-foot-8, 156-pound redshirt / Junior / Wide receiver.
  Kent State Golden Flashes vs Niu Huskies. Oct. 7, 2:30 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 Uva-Wise Highland Cavaliers. Oct. 7, 12:00 p.m.
• Matt Naranjo - Niles North H.S.; Skokie, Illinois. Bowling Green Falcons; 5-foot-10, 185-pound / Sophomore / Punter.
  Bowling Green Falcons vs Miami Of Ohio Redhawks. Oct. 7, 12:00 p.m.
• Matt Alviti - Maine South H.S.; Park Ridge, Illinois. Northwestern Wildcats; 6-foot, 196-pound / Senior / Quarterback.
  Penn State Lions vs Northwestern Wildcats. Oct. 7, 11:00 a.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 Wayne State Warriors. Oct. 7, 6:00 p.m.
• Max Rosenthal - New Trier Township Winnetka H.S.; Winnetka, Illinois. Michigan State Spartans; 6-foot-2, 235-pound / Freshman / Fullback.
  Michigan State Spartans vs Michigan State Spartans. Oct. 7, TBA.
• Michael Hirsch - Glenbrook South H.S.; Glenview, Illinois. Michigan Wolverines; 6-foot-1, 245-pound / Graduate student / Fullback.
  Michigan State Spartans vs Michigan Wolverines. Oct. 7, TBA.
• 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 Drake Bulldogs. Oct. 7, 2:00 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 University Of Northern Iowa Panthers. Oct. 7, 4:00 p.m.
• Michael Ferrante - Lake Park H.S.; Roselle, Illinois. Winona State Warriors; 6-foot-1, 260-pound / Junior / Defensive end.
  Winona State Warriors vs University Of Sioux Falls (s.d.) Cougars. Oct. 7, 6:00 p.m.
• Mickey Kane - Loyola Academy H.S.; Northfield, Illinois. Butler Bulldogs; , 0-pound / Freshman / Defensive lineman.
  Butler Bulldogs vs Morehead State Eagles. Oct. 7, 1:00 p.m.
• Mickey Macius - Austin Peay H.S.; Arlington Heights, Illinois. Michigan State Spartans; 6-foot-2, 211-pound / Junior / Quarterback.
  Michigan State Spartans vs Michigan State Spartans. Oct. 7, TBA.
• Mike Maize - Elk Grove H.S.; Des Plaines, Illinois. Drake Bulldogs; 5-foot-11, 231-pound redshirt / Senior / Linebacker.
  Dayton Flyers vs Drake Bulldogs. Oct. 7, 1:00 p.m.
• Mike Panasiuk - Lake Park West H.S.; Roselle, Illinois. Michigan State Spartans; 6-foot-4, 294-pound / Sophomore / Defensive tackle.
  Michigan State Spartans vs Michigan State Spartans. Oct. 7, TBA.
• Naquan Jones - Evanston Township H.S.; Mount Prospect, Illinois. Michigan State Spartans; 6-foot-4, 328-pound redshirt / Freshman / Defensive tackle.
  Michigan State Spartans vs Michigan State Spartans. Oct. 7, TBA.
• Nick Johnson - Niles West H.S.; Skokie, Illinois. Ohio Bobcats; 6-foot, 200-pound redshirt / Junior / Defensive back.
  Hillsdale Chargers vs Ohio Bobcats. Oct. 7, 12:00 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 Drake Bulldogs. Oct. 7, 2:00 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.
  University Of Illinois Fighting Illini vs Iowa Hawkeyes. Oct. 7, 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 Akron Zips. Oct. 7, 3:30 p.m.
• Romario Gayle - Niles North H.S.; Niles, Illinois. Winona State Warriors; 5-foot-11, 180-pound / Sophomore / Defensive back.
  Winona State Warriors vs University Of Sioux Falls (s.d.) Cougars. Oct. 7, 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 Ohio Bobcats. Oct. 7, 12:00 p.m.
• Ryan Gibbons - Maine South H.S.; Park Ridge, Illinois. Niu Huskies; 5-foot-11, 178-pound redshirt / Freshman / Wide receiver.
  Kent State Golden Flashes vs Niu Huskies. Oct. 7, 2:30 p.m.
• Sam Badovinac - Loyola Academy H.S.; Wilmette, Illinois. Butler Bulldogs; 6-foot, 240-pound redshirt / Freshman / Offensive lineman.
  Butler Bulldogs vs Morehead State Eagles. Oct. 7, 1:00 p.m.
• Saverio Pinto - Maine West H.S.; Des Plaines, Illinois. Quincy Hawks; 5-foot-11, 215-pound / Sophomore / Linebacker.
  Quincy Hawks vs Southwest Baptist Bearcats. Oct. 1, 2:00 p.m.
• Saverio Pinto - Maine West H.S.; Des Plaines, Illinois. Quincy Hawks; 5-foot-11, 215-pound / Sophomore / Linebacker.
  William Jewell Cardinals vs Quincy Hawks. Oct. 1, 6:00 p.m.
• Scott Miller - Barrington H.S.; Barrington, Illinois. Bowling Green Falcons; 5-foot-10, 160-pound / Junior / Wide receiver.
  Bowling Green Falcons vs Miami Of Ohio Redhawks. Oct. 7, 12:00 p.m.
• Seth Krueger - Ridgewood H.S.; Norridge, Illinois. Drake Bulldogs; 6-foot, 191-pound / Sophomore / Linebacker.
  Dayton Flyers vs Drake Bulldogs. Oct. 7, 1:00 p.m.
• Shawn Griffin - South Elgin H.S.; Bartlett, Illinois. Southwest Minnesota State Mustangs; 5-foot-9, 194-pound redshirt / Freshman / Running back.
  Southwest Minnesota State Mustangs vs Wayne State Warriors. Oct. 7, 1:00 p.m.
• Shola George - Mt. Prospect H.S.; Mt. Prospect, Illinois. Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks; 6-foot, 265-pound / Senior / Defensive end.
  Augustana Vikings vs Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks. Oct. 7, 1:30 p.m.
• Taj Jackson - Evanston Township H.S.; Evanston, Illinois. Southwest Minnesota State Mustangs; 6-foot-2, 286-pound redshirt / Freshman / Defensive lineman.
  Southwest Minnesota State Mustangs vs Wayne State Warriors. Oct. 7, 1:00 p.m.
• Travion Banks - Evanston H.S.; Evanston, Illinois. Miami Of Ohio Redhawks; 5-foot-11, 185-pound / Sophomore / Defensive back.
  Bowling Green Falcons vs Miami Of Ohio Redhawks. Oct. 7, 12:00 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 University Of Northern Iowa Panthers. Oct. 7, 4:00 p.m.
• Tyler Labarbera - James B. Conant H.S.; Elk Grove Village, Illinois. Eastern Michigan Eagles; 6-foot-2, 310-pound / Junior / Defensive lineman.
  Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Toledo Rockets. Oct. 7, TBA.
• Tyler Urban - H.S.; Wheeling, Illinois. Michigan Technological Huskies; 5-foot-11, 170-pound / Freshman / Wide receiver.
  Michigan Technological Huskies vs Northwood Timberwolves. Oct. 7, 1:00 p.m.
• Vanshon Lindsey - Bartlett H.S.; Hanover Park, Illinois. Southwest Baptist Bearcats; 5-foot-8, 190-pound / Freshman / Running back.
  Quincy Hawks vs Southwest Baptist Bearcats. Oct. 1, 2:00 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 Truman State Bulldogs. Oct. 1, 1:00 p.m.
• Vinny Labus - Maine South H.S.; Park Ridge, Illinois. Niu Huskies; 6-foot-2, 232-pound / Freshman / Long snapper.
  Kent State Golden Flashes vs Niu Huskies. Oct. 7, 2:30 p.m.
• Zach Oles - Palatine H.S.; Palatine, Illinois. Butler Bulldogs; , 0-pound / Freshman / Quarterback.
  Butler Bulldogs vs Morehead State Eagles. Oct. 7, 1:00 p.m.
• Zack Clark - Hoffman Estates H.S.; Hoffman Estates, Illinois. Drake Bulldogs; 6-foot-2, 289-pound / Sophomore / Offensive lineman.
  Dayton Flyers vs Drake Bulldogs. Oct. 7, 1:00 p.m.