Kane County Reporter

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

• Adam Kulon - H.d. Jacobs H.S.; Algonquin, Illinois. Toledo Rockets; 6-foot-4, 258-pound / Senior / Fullback.
  Elon Pheonix vs Toledo Rockets. Aug. 31, 7:00 p.m.
• Alec Dodson - Metea Valley H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. Grand Valley State Lakers; 6-foot-2, 185-pound / Freshman / Wide receiver.
  Grand Valley State Lakers vs University Of Indianapolis Greyhounds. Aug. 31, 7:00 p.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.
• Amiri Finner - Metea Valley H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks; 5-foot-11, 200-pound redshirt / Freshman / Safety.
  Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks vs University Of Mary Marauders. Aug. 31, 6:00 p.m.
• Anthony Scaccia - Batavia H.S.; Batavia, Illinois. Butler Bulldogs; 5-foot-7, 175-pound redshirt / Junior / Running back.
  Butler Bulldogs vs Illinois State Redbirds. Sept. 2, 7:30 p.m.
• Ben Baker - Geneva H.S.; Geneva, Illinois. Illinois State Redbirds; 6-foot-8, 305-pound / Sophomore / Offensive lineman.
  Butler Bulldogs vs Illinois State Redbirds. Sept. 2, 6:30 p.m.
• Brad Birchfield - College Of Dupage H.S.; South Elgin, Illinois. Bemidji State Beavers; 5-foot-10, 175-pound / Sophomore / Wide receiver.
  Bemidji State Beavers vs Winona State Warriors. Aug. 31, 6:00 p.m.
• Brad Sznajder - Benet Academy H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. Butler Bulldogs; 5-foot-7, 175-pound redshirt / Sophomore / Running back.
  Butler Bulldogs vs Illinois State Redbirds. Sept. 2, 7:30 p.m.
• Brandon Mayes - Aurora Christian H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. Niu Huskies; 5-foot-11, 186-pound redshirt / Senior / Safety.
  Boston Eagles vs Niu Huskies. Sept. 1, 8:30 p.m.
• Brandon Agee - West Aurora H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. Quincy Hawks; 6-foot, 300-pound / Sophomore / Fullback.
  Quincy Hawks vs Midwestern State Mustangs. Aug. 31, 7:00 p.m.
• Brandon Agee - West Aurora H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. Quincy Hawks; 6-foot, 300-pound / Sophomore / Fullback.
  Robert Morris Eagles vs Quincy Hawks. Sept. 1, 1:00 p.m.
• Brandon Bishop - Kaneland H.S.; Sugar Grove, Illinois. Iowa Hawkeyes; 5-foot-9, 180-pound / Junior / Wide receiver.
  Wyoming (fryfest) Cowboys vs Iowa Hawkeyes. Sept. 2, 11:00 a.m.
• Brannon Barry - St. Charles East H.S.; St. Charles, Illinois. Illinois State Redbirds; 6-foot-4, 240-pound / Junior / Linebacker.
  Butler Bulldogs vs Illinois State Redbirds. Sept. 2, 6:30 p.m.
• Bret Lopez - Burlington Central H.S.; St. Charles, Illinois. Eastern Michigan Eagles; 6-foot-1, 295-pound / Freshman / Defensive lineman.
  Charlotte 49ers vs Eastern Michigan Eagles. Sept. 1, 6:30 p.m.
• Cameron Weems - Nazareth Academy H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. University Of Indianapolis Greyhounds; 5-foot-77, 194-pound / Freshman / Defensive back.
  Grand Valley State Lakers vs University Of Indianapolis Greyhounds. Aug. 31, 7:00 p.m.
• Chad Beebe - Aurora Christian H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. Niu Huskies; 5-foot-9, 182-pound redshirt / Senior / Wide receiver.
  Boston Eagles vs Niu Huskies. Sept. 1, 8:30 p.m.
• Chase Gianacakos - St. Charles North H.S.; St. Charles, Illinois. Michigan State Spartans; 6-foot-6, 296-pound / Junior / Offensive lineman.
  Bowling Green Falcons vs Michigan State Spartans. Sept. 2, 12:00 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.
• Christian Gibbs - Waubonsie Valley H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. Illinois State Redbirds; 6-foot-1, 195-pound / Senior / Wide receiver.
  Butler Bulldogs vs Illinois State Redbirds. Sept. 2, 6:30 p.m.
• Colin Thurston - Batavia H.S.; Batavia, Illinois. Butler Bulldogs; 6-foot, 210-pound redshirt / Freshman / Linebacker.
  Butler Bulldogs vs Illinois State Redbirds. Sept. 2, 7:30 p.m.
• Daniel Santacaterina - Geneva H.S.; Geneva, Illinois. Niu Huskies; 6-foot-1, 205-pound redshirt / Sophomore / Quarterback.
  Boston Eagles vs Niu Huskies. Sept. 1, 8:30 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.
• David Knudsen - West H.S.; St. Charles, Illinois. Northwood Timberwolves; 6-foot, 167-pound / Junior / Kicker.
  Northwood Timberwolves vs Siena Heights Saints. Sept. 2, 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.
  Southwest Minnesota State Mustangs vs St. Cloud State Huskies. Aug. 31, 7:00 p.m.
• Drake Spears - West Aurora H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. Western Michigan Broncos; 6-foot-1, 220-pound / Sophomore / Linebacker.
  Western Michigan Broncos vs Usc Trojans. Sept. 2, 5:15 p.m.
• Drew Franklin - Kaneland H.S.; Sugar Grove, Illinois. Saginaw Valley State Cardinals; 6-foot, 170-pound / Freshman / Kicker.
  Saginaw Valley State Cardinals vs Alderson Broaddus Battlers. Sept. 2, 12:00 p.m.
• Erin Morgan - Metea Valley H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. Drake Bulldogs; 6-foot-2, 212-pound / Junior / Defensive lineman.
  South Dakota Coyotes vs Drake Bulldogs. Sept. 2, 6:00 p.m.
• Evan Day - Batavia H.S.; Batavia, Illinois. Illinois State Redbirds; 6-foot-6, 290-pound / Freshman / Offensive lineman.
  Butler Bulldogs vs Illinois State Redbirds. Sept. 2, 6:30 p.m.
• Gary Koehring - Kaneland H.s. H.S.; Kaneville, Illinois. St. Cloud State Huskies; 6-foot, 222-pound / Senior / Linebacker.
  Southwest Minnesota State Mustangs vs St. Cloud State Huskies. Aug. 31, 7:00 p.m.
• Gavin Dineen - Marian Central Catholic H.S.; Algonquin, Illinois. Drake Bulldogs; 6-foot-2, 287-pound / Sophomore / Defensive lineman.
  South Dakota Coyotes vs Drake Bulldogs. Sept. 2, 6:00 p.m.
• Griffin Becker - Waubonsie Valley H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. Truman State Bulldogs; 5-foot-11, 202-pound / Sophomore / Defensive back.
  Truman State Bulldogs vs Michigan Technological Huskies. Aug. 31, 7:00 p.m.
• Hayden Sak - West Aurora H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. Niu Huskies; 6-foot-2, 254-pound / Junior / Long snapper.
  Boston Eagles vs Niu Huskies. Sept. 1, 8:30 p.m.
• Isaac Hawn - St. Charles North H.S.; St. Charles, Illinois. Niu Huskies; 6-foot-6, 302-pound / Freshman / Offensive lineman.
  Boston Eagles vs Niu Huskies. Sept. 1, 8:30 p.m.
• Jack Connolly - Waubonsie Valley H.s. H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. University Of Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs; 6-foot, 200-pound redshirt / Freshman / Quarterback.
  Sioux Falls Cougars vs University Of Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs. Aug. 31, 6:05 p.m.
• Jacob Keller - Fenwick H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. University Of Northern Iowa Panthers; 6-foot-4, 210-pound / Freshman / Quarterback.
  University Of Northern Iowa Panthers vs Iowa State Cyclones. Sept. 2, 7:00 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.
• Jake Hlava - Batavia H.S.; Batavia, Illinois. Niu Huskies; 6-foot-2, 240-pound redshirt / Sophomore / Defensive end.
  Boston Eagles vs Niu Huskies. Sept. 1, 8:30 p.m.
• Jake Amrhein - South Elgin H.S.; South Elgin, Illinois. Wayne State Warriors; 6-foot-4, 220-pound redshirt / Freshman / Quarterback.
  Wayne State Warriors vs Walsh Cavaliers. Sept. 2, 1:00 p.m.
• Jeremy Marshall - Dundee Crown H.S.; Algonquin, Illinois. Northwood Timberwolves; 6-foot-1, 291-pound / Junior / Offensive lineman.
  Northwood Timberwolves vs Siena Heights Saints. Sept. 2, 12:00 p.m.
• Joe Komel - Kaneland H.S.; Elburn, Illinois. Central Michigan Chippewas; 6-foot-4, 300-pound / Junior / Offensive lineman.
  University Of Rhode Island Rams vs Central Michigan Chippewas. Aug. 31, 7:00 p.m.
• Jonathan Harris - Waubonsie Valley H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. Lindenwood Lions; 6-foot-5, 275-pound / Sophomore / Defensive end.
  Lindenwood Lions vs University Of Central Oklahoma Bronchos. Aug. 31, 7:00 p.m.
• Jordan Glasgow - Marmion Academy H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. Michigan Wolverines; 6-foot-1, 210-pound / Sophomore / Safety.
  Florida Gators vs Michigan Wolverines. Sept. 2, 2:30 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.
• Julian Ramos - East Aurora H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. Quincy Hawks; 5-foot-9, 162-pound redshirt / Sophomore / Defensive back.
  Quincy Hawks vs Midwestern State Mustangs. Aug. 31, 7:00 p.m.
• Julian Ramos - East Aurora H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. Quincy Hawks; 5-foot-9, 162-pound redshirt / Sophomore / Defensive back.
  Robert Morris Eagles vs Quincy Hawks. Sept. 1, 1:00 p.m.
• Justin Taormina - Geneva Community H.S.; Geneva, Illinois. Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks; 5-foot-10, 190-pound redshirt / Freshman / Tailback.
  Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks vs University Of Mary Marauders. 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.
• Lance Arni - Geneva, Community H.S.; Geneva, Illinois. Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks; 6-foot-2, 220-pound / Freshman / Linebacker.
  Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks vs University Of Mary Marauders. 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.
• Luke Juriga - Marmion Academy H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. Western Michigan Broncos; 6-foot-4, 295-pound redshirt / Sophomore / Offensive lineman.
  Western Michigan Broncos vs Usc Trojans. Sept. 2, 5:15 p.m.
• Malik Dunner - Dundee Crown H.S.; Carpentersville, Illinois. Ball State Cardinals; 5-foot-11, 200-pound / Sophomore / Running back.
  Ball State Cardinals vs University Of Illinois Fighting Illini. Sept. 2, 12:00 p.m.
• Mark Konkle - Metea Valley H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. Hillsdale Chargers; 6-foot-5, 275-pound / Sophomore / Offensive lineman.
  Hillsdale Chargers vs Mercyhurst Lakers. Sept. 2, 12:00 p.m.
• Nate Marotta - South Elgin H.S.; Wayne, Illinois. University Of Dayton Flyers; 6-foot-3, 241-pound / Senior / Defensive end.
  University Of Dayton Flyers vs Robert Morris Eagles. Sept. 2, 12:00 p.m.
• Nick Dodson - Metea Valley H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. Grand Valley State Lakers; 5-foot-11, 180-pound / Junior / Wide receiver.
  Grand Valley State Lakers vs University Of Indianapolis Greyhounds. Aug. 31, 7:00 p.m.
• Nick Kielbasa - Hampshire H.S.; Huntley, Illinois. Illinois State Redbirds; 5-foot-10, 220-pound / Senior / Running back.
  Butler Bulldogs vs Illinois State Redbirds. Sept. 2, 6:30 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.
• Pace Temple - Geneva H.S.; Geneva, Illinois. Butler Bulldogs; 6-foot-1, 190-pound / Junior / Wide receiver.
  Butler Bulldogs vs Illinois State Redbirds. Sept. 2, 7:30 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 Glasgow - Marmion Academy H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. Michigan Wolverines; 6-foot-4, 299-pound redshirt / Senior / Defensive tackle.
  Florida Gators vs Michigan Wolverines. Sept. 2, 2:30 p.m.
• Ryan Ford - Huntley H.S.; Huntley, Illinois. Winona State Warriors; 5-foot-10, 180-pound / Sophomore / Defensive back.
  Bemidji State Beavers vs Winona State Warriors. Aug. 31, 6:00 p.m.
• Ryan Burke - Aurora Christian H.S.; North Aurora, Illinois. University Of Central Missouri Mules; 6-foot-2, 205-pound / Freshman / Linebacker.
  Pittsburg State Gorillas vs University Of Central Missouri Mules. Aug. 31, 7:00 p.m.
• Ryan Skibinski - Geneva H.S.; Geneva, Illinois. University Of Dayton Flyers; 5-foot-11, 173-pound / Sophomore / Wide receiver.
  University Of Dayton Flyers vs Robert Morris Eagles. Sept. 2, 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.
  St. Cloud State Huskies vs Southwest Minnesota State Mustangs. Aug. 31, 7:00 p.m.
• Tristan Kinder - Kaneland H.s. H.S.; Sugar Grove, Illinois. St. Cloud State Huskies; 6-foot-3, 295-pound redshirt / Freshman / Offensive lineman.
  Southwest Minnesota State Mustangs vs St. Cloud State Huskies. Aug. 31, 7:00 p.m.
• Troy Fumagalli - Waubonsie Valley H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. Wisconsin Badgers; 6-foot-6, 248-pound / Senior / Tight end.
  Utah State Aggies vs Wisconsin Badgers. Sept. 1, 8:00 p.m.
• Tyler Slamans - Kaneland H.S.; Sugar Grove, Illinois. Western Illinois Leathernecks; 6-foot-3, 239-pound / Junior / Tight end.
  Western Illinois Leathernecks vs Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles. Aug. 31, 6:00 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.
• Zack Majka - Batavia H.S.; Batavia, Illinois. Southwest Minnesota State Mustangs; 6-foot-4, 212-pound redshirt / Freshman / Linebacker.
  St. Cloud State Huskies vs Southwest Minnesota State Mustangs. Aug. 31, 7:00 p.m.