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. 8 to Oct. 14.

• Alex Palczewski - Prospect H.S.; Mount Prospect, Illinois. University Of Illinois Fighting Illini; 6-foot-6, 285-pound / Freshman / Offensive lineman.
  Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs University Of Illinois Fighting Illini. Oct. 14, TBA.
• Antonio Shenault - Lake Park H.S.; Roselle, Illinois. Minnesota Golden Gophers; 5-foot-11, 192-pound / Junior / Defensive back.
  Michigan State Spartans vs Minnesota Golden Gophers. Oct. 14, TBA.
• Austin Schwantz - Fremd H.S.; Palatine, Illinois. Butler Bulldogs; , 0-pound / Freshman / Tight end.
  Jacksonville Dolphins vs Butler Bulldogs. Oct. 14, 12:00 p.m.
• Ben Leroy - Loyola Academy H.S.; Wilmette, Illinois. Niu Huskies; 6-foot-2, 280-pound / Sophomore / Defensive tackle.
  Niu Huskies vs University At Buffalo Bulls. Oct. 14, TBA.
• Blake Holder - Northern Illinois H.S.; Streamwood, Illinois. Bemidji State Beavers; 6-foot-2, 200-pound / Junior / Wide receiver.
  Bemidji State Beavers vs Minot State Beavers. Oct. 14, 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.
  Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs University Of Illinois Fighting Illini. Oct. 14, TBA.
• Cameron Green - Stevenson H.S.; Buffalo Grove, Illinois. Northwestern Wildcats; 6-foot-3, 223-pound / Sophomore / Running back.
  Northwestern Wildcats vs Maryland Terrapins. Oct. 14, TBA.
• Chris Kantzavelos - Bartlett H.S.; Bartlett, Illinois. Central Michigan Chippewas; 6-foot-3, 260-pound / Senior / Defensive lineman.
  Toledo Rockets vs Central Michigan Chippewas. Oct. 14, 3:30 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 Truman State Bulldogs. Oct. 14, 3:00 p.m.
• Daniel Kubiuk - Barrington H.S.; Barrington, Illinois. Northwestern Wildcats; 6-foot-1, 214-pound / Junior / Holder/punter.
  Northwestern Wildcats vs Maryland Terrapins. Oct. 14, TBA.
• Dante Cleveland - Hoffman Estates H.S.; Hoffman Estates, Illinois. Central Michigan Chippewas; 6-foot-2, 270-pound redshirt / Freshman / Defensive lineman.
  Toledo Rockets vs Central Michigan Chippewas. Oct. 14, 3:30 p.m.
• Davontae Elam - St. Edwards H.S.; Elgin, Illinois. Northern Michigan Wildcats; 5-foot-10, 220-pound / Senior / Running back.
  Northern Michigan Wildcats vs Tiffin Dragons. Oct. 14, 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 Minnesota State Moorhead Dragons. Oct. 14, 3:00 p.m.
• Dylan Draka - Wheeling H.S.; Wheeling, Illinois. Illinois State Redbirds; 6-foot, 240-pound redshirt / Freshman / Linebacker.
  Illinois State Redbirds vs Southern Illinois Carbondale Salukis. Oct. 14, 2:00 p.m.
• Dylan Scheirich - Lake Park H.S.; Roselle, Illinois. University Of Central Missouri Mules; 6-foot-3, 265-pound redshirt / Freshman / Offensive lineman.
  Missouri Southern State Lions vs University Of Central Missouri Mules. Oct. 14, 1:30 p.m.
• Ethan Tabel - Barrington H.S.; Barrington, Illinois. University Of Illinois Fighting Illini; 6-foot, 220-pound redshirt / Freshman / Long snapper.
  Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs University Of Illinois Fighting Illini. Oct. 14, TBA.
• 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 Minnesota State Moorhead Dragons. Oct. 14, 3:00 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 Concordia-St. Paul Cobbers. Oct. 14, 6:00 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 Minnesota Golden Gophers. Oct. 14, TBA.
• Jake Plantz - William Fremd H.S.; Hoffman Estates, Illinois. Butler Bulldogs; 6-foot-2, 260-pound redshirt / Sophomore / Offensive lineman.
  Jacksonville Dolphins vs Butler Bulldogs. Oct. 14, 12:00 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 Minnesota State Moorhead Dragons. Oct. 14, 3:00 p.m.
• Jason Harris - Barrington H.S.; Barrington, Illinois. Illinois State Redbirds; 6-foot-5, 245-pound / Sophomore / Defensive lineman.
  Illinois State Redbirds vs Southern Illinois Carbondale Salukis. Oct. 14, 2:00 p.m.
• Joe Schneider - Fremd H.S.; Rolling Meadows, Illinois. Hillsdale Chargers; 5-foot-10, 185-pound / Freshman / Defensive back.
  Findlay Oilers vs Hillsdale Chargers. Oct. 14, 1:00 p.m.
• Joe Caputo - John Hersey H.S.; Mount Prospect, Illinois. Murray State Thoroughbreds; 6-foot-2, 225-pound redshirt / Sophomore / Linebacker.
  Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Murray State Thoroughbreds. Oct. 14, 3:00 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 Minnesota State Moorhead Dragons. Oct. 14, 3:00 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.
  Missouri Southern State Lions vs University Of Central Missouri Mules. Oct. 14, 1:30 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 Upper Iowa Peacocks. Oct. 14, 5:00 p.m.
• Jordan Smith - Elgin H.S.; Elgin, Illinois. Quincy Hawks; 6-foot, 199-pound redshirt / Sophomore / Wide receiver.
  Quincy Hawks vs University Of Indianapolis Greyhounds. Oct. 14, 5:00 p.m.
• Josh Mailloux - Hersey H.S.; Mount Prospect, Illinois. Niu Huskies; 6-foot-5, 280-pound redshirt / Sophomore / Offensive lineman.
  Niu Huskies vs University At Buffalo Bulls. Oct. 14, TBA.
• Julian Turner - Palatine H.S.; Palatine, Illinois. Minnesota State Moorhead Dragons; 6-foot-4, 250-pound / Senior / Defensive lineman.
  St. Cloud State Huskies vs Minnesota State Moorhead Dragons. Oct. 14, 3:00 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 Minnesota Golden Gophers. Oct. 14, TBA.
• Kosh Baldus - Palatine H.S.; Palatine, Illinois. Western Illinois Leathernecks; 6-foot-5, 300-pound / Senior / Offensive lineman.
  Missouri State Bears vs Western Illinois Leathernecks. Oct. 14, 3:00 p.m.
• Kyle Sanft - Bartlett H.S.; Bartlett, Illinois. Western Illinois Leathernecks; 6-foot-4, 300-pound redshirt / Freshman / Offensive lineman.
  Missouri State Bears vs Western Illinois Leathernecks. Oct. 14, 3:00 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.
  Missouri Southern State Lions vs University Of Central Missouri Mules. Oct. 14, 1:30 p.m.
• Logan Moews - Barrington H.S.; Hoffman Estates, Illinois. University Of Dayton Flyers; 5-foot-10, 195-pound / Freshman / Running back.
  Campbell Fighting Camels vs University Of Dayton Flyers. Oct. 14, 1:00 p.m.
• Maalik Todd - Evanston Township H.S.; Evanston, Illinois. Niu Huskies; 5-foot-8, 156-pound redshirt / Junior / Wide receiver.
  Niu Huskies vs University At Buffalo Bulls. Oct. 14, TBA.
• Makell Davis - Niles North H.S.; Skokie, Illinois. Urbana Blue Knights; 5-foot-8, 165-pound redshirt / Freshman / Defensive back.
  Notre Dame Falcons vs Urbana Blue Knights. Oct. 14, 1:00 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 Truman State Bulldogs. Oct. 14, 3:00 p.m.
• Matt Alviti - Maine South H.S.; Park Ridge, Illinois. Northwestern Wildcats; 6-foot, 196-pound / Senior / Quarterback.
  Northwestern Wildcats vs Maryland Terrapins. Oct. 14, TBA.
• Matt Naranjo - Niles North H.S.; Skokie, Illinois. Bowling Green Falcons; 5-foot-10, 185-pound / Sophomore / Punter.
  Ohio Bobcats vs Bowling Green Falcons. Oct. 14, 3:30 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 Minnesota Golden Gophers. Oct. 14, TBA.
• Michael Hirsch - Glenbrook South H.S.; Glenview, Illinois. Michigan Wolverines; 6-foot-1, 245-pound / Graduate student / Fullback.
  Michigan Wolverines vs Indiana Hoosiers. Oct. 14, 12:00 p.m.
• Michael Sernus - New Trier H.S.; Wilmette, Illinois. University Of Dayton Flyers; 6-foot-5, 249-pound / Senior / Defensive tackle.
  Campbell Fighting Camels vs University Of Dayton Flyers. Oct. 14, 1:00 p.m.
• Michael Bishoff - Elk Grove H.S.; Elk Grove Village, Illinois. Western Illinois Leathernecks; 6-foot-2, 217-pound / Junior / Linebacker.
  Missouri State Bears vs Western Illinois Leathernecks. Oct. 14, 3:00 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 Concordia-St. Paul Cobbers. Oct. 14, 6:00 p.m.
• Mickey Kane - Loyola Academy H.S.; Northfield, Illinois. Butler Bulldogs; , 0-pound / Freshman / Defensive lineman.
  Jacksonville Dolphins vs Butler Bulldogs. Oct. 14, 12:00 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 Minnesota Golden Gophers. Oct. 14, TBA.
• Mike Panasiuk - Lake Park West H.S.; Roselle, Illinois. Michigan State Spartans; 6-foot-4, 294-pound / Sophomore / Defensive tackle.
  Michigan State Spartans vs Minnesota Golden Gophers. Oct. 14, 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 Minnesota Golden Gophers. Oct. 14, TBA.
• Nick Bart - Barrington H.S.; South Barrington, Illinois. University Of Dayton Flyers; 6-foot-3, 290-pound / Freshman / Offensive tackle.
  Campbell Fighting Camels vs University Of Dayton Flyers. Oct. 14, 1:00 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.
  Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs University Of Illinois Fighting Illini. Oct. 14, TBA.
• Romario Gayle - Niles North H.S.; Niles, Illinois. Winona State Warriors; 5-foot-11, 180-pound / Sophomore / Defensive back.
  Winona State Warriors vs Concordia-St. Paul Cobbers. Oct. 14, 6:00 p.m.
• Ross Cayley - James B. Conant H.S.; Hoffman Estates, Illinois. Hillsdale Chargers; 6-foot-2, 214-pound redshirt / Freshman / Linebacker.
  Findlay Oilers vs Hillsdale Chargers. Oct. 14, 1:00 p.m.
• Ryan Gibbons - Maine South H.S.; Park Ridge, Illinois. Niu Huskies; 5-foot-11, 178-pound redshirt / Freshman / Wide receiver.
  Niu Huskies vs University At Buffalo Bulls. Oct. 14, TBA.
• Sam Badovinac - Loyola Academy H.S.; Wilmette, Illinois. Butler Bulldogs; 6-foot, 240-pound redshirt / Freshman / Offensive lineman.
  Jacksonville Dolphins vs Butler Bulldogs. Oct. 14, 12:00 p.m.
• Saverio Pinto - Maine West H.S.; Des Plaines, Illinois. Quincy Hawks; 5-foot-11, 215-pound / Sophomore / Linebacker.
  Quincy Hawks vs University Of Indianapolis Greyhounds. Oct. 14, 5:00 p.m.
• Scott Miller - Barrington H.S.; Barrington, Illinois. Bowling Green Falcons; 5-foot-10, 160-pound / Junior / Wide receiver.
  Ohio Bobcats vs Bowling Green Falcons. Oct. 14, 3:30 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 Augustana Vikings. Oct. 14, 1:00 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 Upper Iowa Peacocks. Oct. 14, 5:00 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 Augustana Vikings. Oct. 14, 1:00 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 Kent State Golden Flashes. Oct. 14, 3:30 p.m.
• Try Cervantes - Buffalo Grove H.S.; Arlington Heights, Illinois. Western Illinois Leathernecks; 6-foot-3, 185-pound redshirt / Freshman / Wide receiver.
  Missouri State Bears vs Western Illinois Leathernecks. Oct. 14, 3:00 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 Army West Point Black Knights. Oct. 14, 12:00 p.m.
• Tyler Urban - H.S.; Wheeling, Illinois. Michigan Technological Huskies; 5-foot-11, 170-pound / Freshman / Wide receiver.
  Michigan Technological Huskies vs Ashland Eagles. Oct. 14, 1:00 p.m.
• Vanshon Lindsey - Bartlett H.S.; Hanover Park, Illinois. Southwest Baptist Bearcats; 5-foot-8, 190-pound / Freshman / Running back.
  William Jewell College (mo.) Cardinals vs Southwest Baptist Bearcats. Oct. 14, 12:00 p.m.
• Vinny Labus - Maine South H.S.; Park Ridge, Illinois. Niu Huskies; 6-foot-2, 232-pound / Freshman / Long snapper.
  Niu Huskies vs University At Buffalo Bulls. Oct. 14, TBA.
• Zach Oles - Palatine H.S.; Palatine, Illinois. Butler Bulldogs; , 0-pound / Freshman / Quarterback.
  Jacksonville Dolphins vs Butler Bulldogs. Oct. 14, 12:00 p.m.