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. 15 to Oct. 21.

• Alex Bonds - Hoffman Estates H.S.; Hoffman Estates, Illinois. Drake Bulldogs; 5-foot-10, 193-pound / Sophomore / Wide receiver.
  Drake Bulldogs vs Marist Red Foxes. Oct. 21, 12:00 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 Minnesota Golden Gophers. Oct. 21, 2:30 p.m.
• Antonio Shenault - Lake Park H.S.; Roselle, Illinois. Minnesota Golden Gophers; 5-foot-11, 192-pound / Junior / Defensive back.
  University Of Illinois Illini vs Minnesota Golden Gophers. Oct. 21, 2:30 p.m.
• Austin Schwantz - Fremd H.S.; Palatine, Illinois. Butler Bulldogs; Freshman / Tight end.
  Campbell Fighting Camels vs Butler Bulldogs. Oct. 21, 1:00 p.m.
• Austin Spiewak - Fremd H.S.; Rolling Meadows, Illinois. Iowa Hawkeyes; 6-foot-2, 230-pound redshirt / Freshman / Long snapper.
  Iowa Hawkeyes vs Northwestern Wildcats. Oct. 21, TBA.
• Barrington Wade - Niles North H.S.; Skokie, Illinois. Iowa Hawkeyes; 6-foot-1, 223-pound redshirt / Freshman / Linebacker.
  Iowa Hawkeyes vs Northwestern Wildcats. Oct. 21, TBA.
• Ben Leroy - Loyola Academy H.S.; Wilmette, Illinois. Niu Huskies; 6-foot-2, 280-pound / Sophomore / Defensive tackle.
  Niu Huskies vs Bowling Green Falcons. Oct. 21, TBA.
• Blake Holder - Northern Illinois H.S.; Streamwood, Illinois. Bemidji State Beavers; 6-foot-2, 200-pound / Junior / Wide receiver.
  Bemidji State Beavers vs Northern State Wolves. Oct. 21, 2:30 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 Minnesota Golden Gophers. Oct. 21, 2:30 p.m.
• Brady Eckert - Prospect H.S.; Mt. Prospect, Illinois. Drake Bulldogs; 6-foot-1, 208-pound / Junior / Linebacker.
  Drake Bulldogs vs Marist Red Foxes. Oct. 21, 12:00 p.m.
• Cameron Green - Stevenson H.S.; Buffalo Grove, Illinois. Northwestern Wildcats; 6-foot-3, 223-pound / Sophomore / Running back.
  Iowa Hawkeyes vs Northwestern Wildcats. Oct. 21, TBA.
• Chris Kantzavelos - Bartlett H.S.; Bartlett, Illinois. Central Michigan Chippewas; 6-foot-3, 260-pound / Senior / Defensive lineman.
  Central Michigan Chippewas vs Ball State Cardinals. Oct. 21, 3:00 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 Ferris State Bulldogs. Oct. 21, 1:00 p.m.
• Daniel Kubiuk - Barrington H.S.; Barrington, Illinois. Northwestern Wildcats; 6-foot-1, 214-pound / Junior / Holder/punter.
  Iowa Hawkeyes vs Northwestern Wildcats. Oct. 21, TBA.
• 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 Ball State Cardinals. Oct. 21, 3:00 p.m.
• Davontae Elam - St. Edwards H.S.; Elgin, Illinois. Northern Michigan Wildcats; 5-foot-10, 220-pound / Senior / Running back.
  Saginaw Valley State Cardinals vs Northern Michigan Wildcats. Oct. 21, 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.
  University Of Mary Lions vs St. Cloud State Huskies. Oct. 21, 3:30 p.m.
• Dylan Draka - Wheeling H.S.; Wheeling, Illinois. Illinois State Redbirds; 6-foot, 240-pound redshirt / Freshman / Linebacker.
  South Dakota Coyotes vs Illinois State Redbirds. Oct. 21, 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.
  University Of Central Missouri Mules vs Washburn Ichabods. Oct. 21, 1:00 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 Minnesota Golden Gophers. Oct. 21, 2:30 p.m.
• Ferris Ingraham - Evanston Township H.S.; Evanston, Illinois. St. Cloud State Huskies; 6-foot-4, 245-pound / Junior / Defensive end.
  University Of Mary Lions vs St. Cloud State Huskies. Oct. 21, 3:30 p.m.
• Greg Off - Rolling Meadows H.S.; Rolling Meadows, Illinois. Winona State Warriors; 6-foot-7, 310-pound redshirt / Freshman / Offensive tackle.
  Wayne State Wildcats vs Winona State Warriors. Oct. 21, 2:00 p.m.
• Jack Milas - Rolling Meadows H.S.; Arlington Heights, Illinois. Ball State Cardinals; 6-foot-1, 205-pound redshirt / Senior / Quarterback.
  Central Michigan Chippewas vs Ball State Cardinals. Oct. 21, 3:00 p.m.
• Jacub Panasiuk - Lake Part West H.S.; Roselle, Illinois. Michigan State Spartans; 6-foot-3, 266-pound / Freshman / Defensive end.
  Indiana State Sycamores vs Michigan State Spartans. Oct. 21, 3:30 p.m.
• Jake Plantz - William Fremd H.S.; Hoffman Estates, Illinois. Butler Bulldogs; 6-foot-2, 260-pound redshirt / Sophomore / Offensive lineman.
  Campbell Fighting Camels vs Butler Bulldogs. Oct. 21, 1:00 p.m.
• James Williams - Niles West H.s. H.S.; Skokie, Illinois. St. Cloud State Huskies; 6-foot, 207-pound / Senior / Linebacker.
  University Of Mary Lions vs St. Cloud State Huskies. Oct. 21, 3:30 p.m.
• Jason Harris - Barrington H.S.; Barrington, Illinois. Illinois State Redbirds; 6-foot-5, 245-pound / Sophomore / Defensive lineman.
  South Dakota Coyotes vs Illinois State Redbirds. Oct. 21, 2:00 p.m.
• Joe Caputo - John Hersey H.S.; Mount Prospect, Illinois. Eastern Illinois Panthers; 6-foot-2, 225-pound redshirt / Sophomore / Linebacker.
  Jacksonville Dolphins vs Eastern Illinois Panthers. Oct. 21, 2:00 p.m.
• Joe Schneider - Fremd H.S.; Rolling Meadows, Illinois. Hillsdale Chargers; 5-foot-10, 185-pound / Freshman / Defensive back.
  Walsh Cavaliers vs Hillsdale Chargers. Oct. 21, 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.
  University Of Mary Lions vs St. Cloud State Huskies. Oct. 21, 3:30 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 Washburn Ichabods. Oct. 21, 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 Southwest Minnesota State Mustangs. Oct. 19, 7:00 p.m.
• Jordan Smith - Elgin H.S.; Elgin, Illinois. Quincy Hawks; 6-foot, 199-pound redshirt / Sophomore / Wide receiver.
  Quincy Hawks vs Ut-Permian Basin Falcons. Oct. 21, 1:00 p.m.
• Josh Mailloux - Hersey H.S.; Mount Prospect, Illinois. Niu Huskies; 6-foot-5, 280-pound redshirt / Sophomore / Offensive lineman.
  Niu Huskies vs Bowling Green Falcons. Oct. 21, TBA.
• Julian Turner - Palatine H.S.; Palatine, Illinois. Minnesota State Moorhead Dragons; 6-foot-4, 250-pound / Senior / Defensive lineman.
  Minnesota Crookston Golden Eagles vs Minnesota State Moorhead Dragons. Oct. 21, 1:00 p.m.
• Kevin Jarvis - Maine South H.S.; Park Ridge, Illinois. Michigan State Spartans; 6-foot-4, 312-pound / Freshman / Offensive guard.
  Indiana State Sycamores vs Michigan State Spartans. Oct. 21, 3:30 p.m.
• Kosh Baldus - Palatine H.S.; Palatine, Illinois. Western Illinois Leathernecks; 6-foot-5, 300-pound / Senior / Offensive lineman.
  Western Illinois Leathernecks vs North Dakota State Roughrider. Oct. 21, 2:30 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 Washburn Ichabods. Oct. 21, 1:00 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 North Dakota State Roughrider. Oct. 21, 2:30 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 Davidson Wildcats. Oct. 21, 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 Bowling Green Falcons. Oct. 21, TBA.
• Makell Davis - Niles North H.S.; Skokie, Illinois. Urbana Blue Knights; 5-foot-8, 165-pound redshirt / Freshman / Defensive back.
  Urbana Blue Knights vs Shepherd Rams. Oct. 21, 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 Ferris State Bulldogs. Oct. 21, 1:00 p.m.
• Matt Alviti - Maine South H.S.; Park Ridge, Illinois. Northwestern Wildcats; 6-foot, 196-pound / Senior / Quarterback.
  Iowa Hawkeyes vs Northwestern Wildcats. Oct. 21, TBA.
• Matt Naranjo - Niles North H.S.; Skokie, Illinois. Bowling Green Falcons; 5-foot-10, 185-pound / Sophomore / Punter.
  Northern Illinois Falcons vs Bowling Green Falcons. Oct. 21, TBA.
• Max Rosenthal - New Trier Township Winnetka H.S.; Winnetka, Illinois. Michigan State Spartans; 6-foot-2, 235-pound / Freshman / Fullback.
  Indiana State Sycamores vs Michigan State Spartans. Oct. 21, 3:30 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 Davidson Wildcats. Oct. 21, 1:00 p.m.
• Michael Hirsch - Glenbrook South H.S.; Glenview, Illinois. Michigan Wolverines; 6-foot-1, 245-pound / Graduate student / Fullback.
  Michigan Wolverines vs Penn State Nittany Lions. Oct. 21, TBA.
• Michael Bishoff - Elk Grove H.S.; Elk Grove Village, Illinois. Western Illinois Leathernecks; 6-foot-2, 217-pound / Junior / Linebacker.
  Western Illinois Leathernecks vs North Dakota State Roughrider. Oct. 21, 2:30 p.m.
• Michael Ferrante - Lake Park H.S.; Roselle, Illinois. Winona State Warriors; 6-foot-1, 260-pound / Junior / Defensive end.
  Wayne State Wildcats vs Winona State Warriors. Oct. 21, 2:00 p.m.
• Mickey Kane - Loyola Academy H.S.; Northfield, Illinois. Butler Bulldogs; Freshman / Defensive lineman.
  Campbell Fighting Camels vs Butler Bulldogs. Oct. 21, 1:00 p.m.
• Mickey Macius - Austin Peay H.S.; Arlington Heights, Illinois. Michigan State Spartans; 6-foot-2, 211-pound / Junior / Quarterback.
  Indiana State Sycamores vs Michigan State Spartans. Oct. 21, 3:30 p.m.
• Mike Maize - Elk Grove H.S.; Des Plaines, Illinois. Drake Bulldogs; 5-foot-11, 231-pound redshirt / Senior / Linebacker.
  Drake Bulldogs vs Marist Red Foxes. Oct. 21, 12:00 p.m.
• Mike Panasiuk - Lake Park West H.S.; Roselle, Illinois. Michigan State Spartans; 6-foot-4, 294-pound / Sophomore / Defensive tackle.
  Indiana State Sycamores vs Michigan State Spartans. Oct. 21, 3:30 p.m.
• Naquan Jones - Evanston Township H.S.; Mount Prospect, Illinois. Michigan State Spartans; 6-foot-4, 328-pound redshirt / Freshman / Defensive tackle.
  Indiana State Sycamores vs Michigan State Spartans. Oct. 21, 3:30 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 Davidson Wildcats. Oct. 21, 1:00 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 Alderson Broaddus Battlers. Oct. 21, 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.
  University Of Illinois Fighting Illini vs Minnesota Golden Gophers. Oct. 21, 2:30 p.m.
• Pat Maloney - Maine South H.S.; Niles, Illinois. Ball State Cardinals; 6-foot-2, 285-pound redshirt / Senior / Offensive lineman.
  Central Michigan Chippewas vs Ball State Cardinals. Oct. 21, 3:00 p.m.
• Romario Gayle - Niles North H.S.; Niles, Illinois. Winona State Warriors; 5-foot-11, 180-pound / Sophomore / Defensive back.
  Wayne State Wildcats vs Winona State Warriors. Oct. 21, 2:00 p.m.
• Ross Cayley - James B. Conant H.S.; Hoffman Estates, Illinois. Hillsdale Chargers; 6-foot-2, 214-pound redshirt / Freshman / Linebacker.
  Walsh Cavaliers vs Hillsdale Chargers. Oct. 21, 3:00 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 Bowling Green Falcons. Oct. 21, TBA.
• Sam Badovinac - Loyola Academy H.S.; Wilmette, Illinois. Butler Bulldogs; 6-foot, 240-pound redshirt / Freshman / Offensive lineman.
  Campbell Fighting Camels vs Butler Bulldogs. Oct. 21, 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 Ut-Permian Basin Falcons. Oct. 21, 1:00 p.m.
• Scott Miller - Barrington H.S.; Barrington, Illinois. Bowling Green Falcons; 5-foot-10, 160-pound / Junior / Wide receiver.
  Northern Illinois Falcons vs Bowling Green Falcons. Oct. 21, TBA.
• Seth Krueger - Ridgewood H.S.; Norridge, Illinois. Drake Bulldogs; 6-foot, 191-pound / Sophomore / Linebacker.
  Drake Bulldogs vs Marist Red Foxes. Oct. 21, 12:00 p.m.
• Shawn Griffin - South Elgin H.S.; Bartlett, Illinois. Southwest Minnesota State Mustangs; 5-foot-9, 194-pound redshirt / Freshman / Running back.
  Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks vs Southwest Minnesota State Mustangs. Oct. 19, 7:05 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 Southwest Minnesota State Mustangs. Oct. 19, 7:00 p.m.
• Taj Jackson - Evanston Township H.S.; Evanston, Illinois. Southwest Minnesota State Mustangs; 6-foot-2, 286-pound redshirt / Freshman / Defensive lineman.
  Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks vs Southwest Minnesota State Mustangs. Oct. 19, 7:05 p.m.
• Travion Banks - Evanston H.S.; Evanston, Illinois. Miami Of Ohio Redhawks; 5-foot-11, 185-pound / Sophomore / Defensive back.
  University At Buffalo Bulls vs Miami Of Ohio Redhawks. Oct. 21, TBA.
• 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 North Dakota State Roughrider. Oct. 21, 2:30 p.m.
• Tyler Labarbera - James B. Conant H.S.; Elk Grove Village, Illinois. Eastern Michigan Eagles; 6-foot-2, 310-pound / Junior / Defensive lineman.
  Western Michigan Broncos vs Eastern Michigan Eagles. Oct. 21, 2:00 p.m.
• Tyler Urban; Wheeling, Illinois. Michigan Technological Huskies; 5-foot-11, 170-pound / Freshman / Wide receiver.
  Wayne State Warriors vs Michigan Technological Huskies. Oct. 21, 1:00 p.m.
• Vinny Labus - Maine South H.S.; Park Ridge, Illinois. Niu Huskies; 6-foot-2, 232-pound / Freshman / Long snapper.
  Niu Huskies vs Bowling Green Falcons. Oct. 21, TBA.
• Zach Oles - Palatine H.S.; Palatine, Illinois. Butler Bulldogs; Freshman / Quarterback.
  Campbell Fighting Camels vs Butler Bulldogs. Oct. 21, 1:00 p.m.
• Zack Clark - Hoffman Estates H.S.; Hoffman Estates, Illinois. Drake Bulldogs; 6-foot-2, 289-pound / Sophomore / Offensive lineman.
  Drake Bulldogs vs Marist Red Foxes. Oct. 21, 12:00 p.m.