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. 29 to Nov. 4.

• Alex Bonds - Hoffman Estates H.S.; Hoffman Estates, Illinois. Drake Bulldogs; 5-foot-10, 193-pound / Sophomore / Wide receiver.
  Drake Bulldogs vs San Diego Toreros. Nov. 4, 4:00 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 Purdue Boilermakers. Nov. 4, TBA.
• Antonio Shenault - Lake Park H.S.; Roselle, Illinois. Minnesota Golden Gophers; 5-foot-11, 192-pound / Junior / Defensive back.
  Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Michigan Wolverines. Nov. 4, TBA.
• Austin Schwantz - Fremd H.S.; Palatine, Illinois. Butler Bulldogs; Freshman / Tight end.
  Butler Bulldogs vs Stetson Hatters. Nov. 4, 4:00 p.m.
• Austin Spiewak - Fremd H.S.; Rolling Meadows, Illinois. Iowa Hawkeyes; 6-foot-2, 230-pound redshirt / Freshman / Long snapper.
  Ohio State Buckeyes vs Iowa Hawkeyes. Nov. 4, TBA.
• Barrington Wade - Niles North H.S.; Skokie, Illinois. Iowa Hawkeyes; 6-foot-1, 223-pound redshirt / Freshman / Linebacker.
  Ohio State Buckeyes vs Iowa Hawkeyes. Nov. 4, TBA.
• Ben Leroy - Loyola Academy H.S.; Wilmette, Illinois. Niu Huskies; 6-foot-2, 280-pound / Sophomore / Defensive tackle.
  Niu Huskies vs Toledo Rockets. Nov. 2, 5:00 p.m.
• Blake Holder - Northern Illinois H.S.; Streamwood, Illinois. Bemidji State Beavers; 6-foot-2, 200-pound / Junior / Wide receiver.
  St. Cloud State Huskies vs Bemidji State Beavers. Nov. 4, 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 Purdue Boilermakers. Nov. 4, TBA.
• Brady Eckert - Prospect H.S.; Mt. Prospect, Illinois. Drake Bulldogs; 6-foot-1, 208-pound / Junior / Linebacker.
  Drake Bulldogs vs San Diego Toreros. Nov. 4, 4:00 p.m.
• Cameron Green - Stevenson H.S.; Buffalo Grove, Illinois. Northwestern Wildcats; 6-foot-3, 223-pound / Sophomore / Running back.
  Northwestern Wildcats vs Nebraska Cornhuskers. Nov. 4, TBA.
• Chris Kantzavelos - Bartlett H.S.; Bartlett, Illinois. Central Michigan Chippewas; 6-foot-3, 260-pound / Senior / Defensive lineman.
  Central Michigan Chippewas vs Western Michigan Broncos. Nov. 1, 8:00 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 Ashland Eagles. Nov. 4, 7:00 p.m.
• Daniel Kubiuk - Barrington H.S.; Barrington, Illinois. Northwestern Wildcats; 6-foot-1, 214-pound / Junior / Holder/punter.
  Northwestern Wildcats vs Nebraska Cornhuskers. Nov. 4, 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 Western Michigan Broncos. Nov. 1, 8:00 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 Wayne State Warriors. Nov. 4, 12:00 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.
  Bemidji State Beavers vs St. Cloud State Huskies. Nov. 4, 1:00 p.m.
• Dylan Draka - Wheeling H.S.; Wheeling, Illinois. Illinois State Redbirds; 6-foot, 240-pound redshirt / Freshman / Linebacker.
  Western Illinois Leathernecks vs Illinois State Redbirds. Nov. 4, 12:00 p.m.
• Dylan Scheirich - Lake Park H.S.; Roselle, Illinois. University Of Central Missouri Mules; 6-foot-3, 265-pound redshirt / Freshman / Offensive lineman.
  Northeastern State Riverhawks vs University Of Central Missouri Mules. Nov. 2, 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 Purdue Boilermakers. Nov. 4, TBA.
• Ferris Ingraham - Evanston Township H.S.; Evanston, Illinois. St. Cloud State Huskies; 6-foot-4, 245-pound / Junior / Defensive end.
  Bemidji State Beavers vs St. Cloud State Huskies. Nov. 4, 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 Southwest Minnesota State Mustangs. Nov. 4, 1:00 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 Eastern Michigan Eagles. Nov. 2, 6:00 p.m.
• Jacub Panasiuk - Lake Part West H.S.; Roselle, Illinois. Michigan State Spartans; 6-foot-3, 266-pound / Freshman / Defensive end.
  Penn State Lions vs Michigan State Spartans. Nov. 4, TBA.
• Jake Plantz - William Fremd H.S.; Hoffman Estates, Illinois. Butler Bulldogs; 6-foot-2, 260-pound redshirt / Sophomore / Offensive lineman.
  Butler Bulldogs vs Stetson Hatters. Nov. 4, 4:00 p.m.
• James Williams - Niles West H.s. H.S.; Skokie, Illinois. St. Cloud State Huskies; 6-foot, 207-pound / Senior / Linebacker.
  Bemidji State Beavers vs St. Cloud State Huskies. Nov. 4, 1:00 p.m.
• Jason Harris - Barrington H.S.; Barrington, Illinois. Illinois State Redbirds; 6-foot-5, 245-pound / Sophomore / Defensive lineman.
  Western Illinois Leathernecks vs Illinois State Redbirds. Nov. 4, 12:00 p.m.
• Joe Caputo - John Hersey H.S.; Mount Prospect, Illinois. Eastern Illinois Panthers; 6-foot-2, 225-pound redshirt / Sophomore / Linebacker.
  Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs Eastern Illinois Panthers. Nov. 4, 1:00 p.m.
• Joe Schneider - Fremd H.S.; Rolling Meadows, Illinois. Hillsdale Chargers; 5-foot-10, 185-pound / Freshman / Defensive back.
  Malone Pioneers vs Hillsdale Chargers. Nov. 4, 1:00 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.
  Bemidji State Beavers vs St. Cloud State Huskies. Nov. 4, 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.
  Northeastern State Riverhawks vs University Of Central Missouri Mules. Nov. 2, 1:00 p.m.
• Jordan Smith - Elgin H.S.; Elgin, Illinois. Quincy Hawks; 6-foot, 199-pound redshirt / Sophomore / Wide receiver.
  Lincoln Blue Tigers vs Quincy Hawks. Nov. 1, 6:00 p.m.
• Jordan Bergren - St. Charles North H.S.; Elgin, Illinois. Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks; 6-foot-4, 240-pound / Sophomore / Defensive end.
  Wayne State Warriors vs Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks. Nov. 4, 12:00 p.m.
• Jordan Smith - Elgin H.S.; Elgin, Illinois. Quincy Hawks; 6-foot, 199-pound redshirt / Sophomore / Wide receiver.
  Quincy Hawks vs McKendree Bearcats. Nov. 4, 6:00 p.m.
• Josh Mailloux - Hersey H.S.; Mount Prospect, Illinois. Niu Huskies; 6-foot-5, 280-pound redshirt / Sophomore / Offensive lineman.
  Niu Huskies vs Toledo Rockets. Nov. 2, 5:00 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 Minot State Beavers. Nov. 4, 1:00 p.m.
• Kevin Jarvis - Maine South H.S.; Park Ridge, Illinois. Michigan State Spartans; 6-foot-4, 312-pound / Freshman / Offensive guard.
  Penn State Lions vs Michigan State Spartans. Nov. 4, TBA.
• Kosh Baldus - Palatine H.S.; Palatine, Illinois. Western Illinois Leathernecks; 6-foot-5, 300-pound / Senior / Offensive lineman.
  Western Illinois Leathernecks vs Illinois State Redbirds. Nov. 4, 12:00 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.
  Northeastern State Riverhawks vs University Of Central Missouri Mules. Nov. 2, 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 Illinois State Redbirds. Nov. 4, 12:00 p.m.
• Logan Moews - Barrington H.S.; Hoffman Estates, Illinois. University Of Dayton Flyers; 5-foot-10, 195-pound / Freshman / Running back.
  Marist Red Foxes vs University Of Dayton Flyers. Nov. 4, 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 Toledo Rockets. Nov. 2, 5:00 p.m.
• Makell Davis - Niles North H.S.; Skokie, Illinois. West Virginia State Yellow Jackets; 5-foot-8, 165-pound redshirt / Freshman / Defensive back.
  Urbana Blue Knights vs West Virginia State Yellow Jackets. Nov. 4, 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 Kent State Golden Flashes. Oct. 31, 7:30 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 Ashland Eagles. Nov. 4, 7:00 p.m.
• Matt Alviti - Maine South H.S.; Park Ridge, Illinois. Northwestern Wildcats; 6-foot, 196-pound / Senior / Quarterback.
  Northwestern Wildcats vs Nebraska Cornhuskers. Nov. 4, TBA.
• Max Rosenthal - New Trier Township Winnetka H.S.; Winnetka, Illinois. Michigan State Spartans; 6-foot-2, 235-pound / Freshman / Fullback.
  Penn State Lions vs Michigan State Spartans. Nov. 4, TBA.
• Michael Hirsch - Glenbrook South H.S.; Glenview, Illinois. Michigan Wolverines; 6-foot-1, 245-pound / Graduate student / Fullback.
  Michigan Wolverines vs Minnesota Golden Gophers. Nov. 4, TBA.
• Michael Sernus - New Trier H.S.; Wilmette, Illinois. University Of Dayton Flyers; 6-foot-5, 249-pound / Senior / Defensive tackle.
  Marist Red Foxes vs University Of Dayton Flyers. Nov. 4, 1:00 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 Illinois State Redbirds. Nov. 4, 12:00 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 Southwest Minnesota State Mustangs. Nov. 4, 1:00 p.m.
• Mickey Kane - Loyola Academy H.S.; Northfield, Illinois. Butler Bulldogs; Freshman / Defensive lineman.
  Butler Bulldogs vs Stetson Hatters. Nov. 4, 4:00 p.m.
• Mickey Macius - Austin Peay H.S.; Arlington Heights, Illinois. Michigan State Spartans; 6-foot-2, 211-pound / Junior / Quarterback.
  Penn State Lions vs Michigan State Spartans. Nov. 4, TBA.
• Mike Maize - Elk Grove H.S.; Des Plaines, Illinois. Drake Bulldogs; 5-foot-11, 231-pound redshirt / Senior / Linebacker.
  Drake Bulldogs vs San Diego Toreros. Nov. 4, 4:00 p.m.
• Mike Panasiuk - Lake Park West H.S.; Roselle, Illinois. Michigan State Spartans; 6-foot-4, 294-pound / Sophomore / Defensive tackle.
  Penn State Lions vs Michigan State Spartans. Nov. 4, TBA.
• Naquan Jones - Evanston Township H.S.; Mount Prospect, Illinois. Michigan State Spartans; 6-foot-4, 328-pound redshirt / Freshman / Defensive tackle.
  Penn State Lions vs Michigan State Spartans. Nov. 4, TBA.
• Nick Johnson - Niles West H.S.; Skokie, Illinois. Ohio Bobcats; 6-foot, 200-pound redshirt / Junior / Defensive back.
  Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers vs Ohio Bobcats. Nov. 4, 12:00 p.m.
• Nick Bart - Barrington H.S.; South Barrington, Illinois. University Of Dayton Flyers; 6-foot-3, 290-pound / Freshman / Offensive tackle.
  Marist Red Foxes vs University Of Dayton Flyers. Nov. 4, 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.
  University Of Illinois Fighting Illini vs Purdue Boilermakers. Nov. 4, TBA.
• Pat Maloney - Maine South H.S.; Niles, Illinois. Ball State Cardinals; 6-foot-2, 285-pound redshirt / Senior / Offensive lineman.
  Ball State Cardinals vs Eastern Michigan Eagles. Nov. 2, 6:00 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 Southwest Minnesota State Mustangs. Nov. 4, 1:00 p.m.
• Ross Cayley - James B. Conant H.S.; Hoffman Estates, Illinois. Hillsdale Chargers; 6-foot-2, 214-pound redshirt / Freshman / Linebacker.
  Malone Pioneers vs Hillsdale Chargers. Nov. 4, 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 Toledo Rockets. Nov. 2, 5:00 p.m.
• Sam Badovinac - Loyola Academy H.S.; Wilmette, Illinois. Butler Bulldogs; 6-foot, 240-pound redshirt / Freshman / Offensive lineman.
  Butler Bulldogs vs Stetson Hatters. Nov. 4, 4:00 p.m.
• Saverio Pinto - Maine West H.S.; Des Plaines, Illinois. Quincy Hawks; 5-foot-11, 215-pound / Sophomore / Linebacker.
  Lincoln Blue Tigers vs Quincy Hawks. Nov. 1, 6:00 p.m.
• Saverio Pinto - Maine West H.S.; Des Plaines, Illinois. Quincy Hawks; 5-foot-11, 215-pound / Sophomore / Linebacker.
  Quincy Hawks vs McKendree Bearcats. Nov. 4, 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 Kent State Golden Flashes. Oct. 31, 7:30 p.m.
• Seth Krueger - Ridgewood H.S.; Norridge, Illinois. Drake Bulldogs; 6-foot, 191-pound / Sophomore / Linebacker.
  Drake Bulldogs vs San Diego Toreros. Nov. 4, 4:00 p.m.
• Shawn Griffin - South Elgin H.S.; Bartlett, Illinois. Southwest Minnesota State Mustangs; 5-foot-9, 194-pound redshirt / Freshman / Running back.
  Winona State Warriors vs Southwest Minnesota State Mustangs. Nov. 4, 1:00 p.m.
• Shola George - Mt. Prospect H.S.; Mt. Prospect, Illinois. Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks; 6-foot, 265-pound / Senior / Defensive end.
  Wayne State Warriors vs Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks. Nov. 4, 12:00 p.m.
• Taj Jackson - Evanston Township H.S.; Evanston, Illinois. Southwest Minnesota State Mustangs; 6-foot-2, 286-pound redshirt / Freshman / Defensive lineman.
  Winona State Warriors vs Southwest Minnesota State Mustangs. Nov. 4, 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 Ohio Bobcats. Oct. 31, 7:30 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 Illinois State Redbirds. Nov. 4, 12:00 p.m.
• Tyler Labarbera - James B. Conant H.S.; Elk Grove Village, Illinois. Eastern Michigan Eagles; 6-foot-2, 310-pound / Junior / Defensive lineman.
  Ball State Cardinals vs Eastern Michigan Eagles. Nov. 2, 7:00 p.m.
• Tyler Urban; Wheeling, Illinois. Michigan Technological Huskies; 5-foot-11, 170-pound / Freshman / Wide receiver.
  Michigan Technological Huskies vs Tiffin Dragons. Nov. 4, 1:00 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. Nov. 4, 12:00 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 University Of Indianapolis Greyhounds. Nov. 1, 5:00 p.m.
• Vinny Labus - Maine South H.S.; Park Ridge, Illinois. Niu Huskies; 6-foot-2, 232-pound / Freshman / Long snapper.
  Niu Huskies vs Toledo Rockets. Nov. 2, 5:00 p.m.
• Zach Oles - Palatine H.S.; Palatine, Illinois. Butler Bulldogs; Freshman / Quarterback.
  Butler Bulldogs vs Stetson Hatters. Nov. 4, 4:00 p.m.
• Zack Clark - Hoffman Estates H.S.; Hoffman Estates, Illinois. Drake Bulldogs; 6-foot-2, 289-pound / Sophomore / Offensive lineman.
  Drake Bulldogs vs San Diego Toreros. Nov. 4, 4:00 p.m.