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 Sept. 10 to Sept. 16.

• Adam Kulon - H.d. Jacobs H.S.; Algonquin, Illinois. Toledo Rockets; 6-foot-4, 258-pound / Senior / Fullback.
  Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs Toledo Rockets. Sept. 16, 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 Michigan Technological Huskies. Sept. 16, 1:00 p.m.
• Alex Bonds - Hoffman Estates H.S.; Hoffman Estates, Illinois. Drake Bulldogs; 5-foot-10, 193-pound / Sophomore / Wide receiver.
  Drake Bulldogs vs South Dakota Coyotes. Sept. 16, 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 Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs. Sept. 16, 6:00 p.m.
• Anthony Scaccia - Batavia H.S.; Batavia, Illinois. Butler Bulldogs; 5-foot-7, 175-pound redshirt / Junior / Running back.
  Taylor Trojans vs Butler Bulldogs. Sept. 16, 6:30 p.m.
• Baron Smith - West Aurora H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. Lincoln Blue Tigers; 5-foot-10, 180-pound / Sophomore / Wide receiver.
  Lincoln Blue Tigers vs Quincy Hawks. Sept. 16, 6:00 p.m.
• Ben Baker - Geneva H.S.; Geneva, Illinois. Illinois State Redbirds; 6-foot-8, 305-pound / Sophomore / Offensive lineman.
  Illinois State Redbirds vs Eastern Illinois Panthers. Sept. 16, 2:00 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 Augustana Vikings. Sept. 16, 1:00 p.m.
• Brad Sznajder - Benet Academy H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. Butler Bulldogs; 5-foot-7, 175-pound redshirt / Sophomore / Running back.
  Taylor Trojans vs Butler Bulldogs. Sept. 16, 6:30 p.m.
• Brandon Bishop - Kaneland H.S.; Sugar Grove, Illinois. Iowa Hawkeyes; 5-foot-9, 180-pound / Junior / Wide receiver.
  North Texas Mean Green vs Iowa Hawkeyes. Sept. 16, 2:30 p.m.
• Brandon Mayes - Aurora Christian H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. Niu Huskies; 5-foot-11, 186-pound redshirt / Senior / Safety.
  Niu Huskies vs Nebraska Cornhuskers. Sept. 16, 11:00 a.m.
• Brannon Barry - St. Charles East H.S.; St. Charles, Illinois. Illinois State Redbirds; 6-foot-4, 240-pound / Junior / Linebacker.
  Illinois State Redbirds vs Eastern Illinois Panthers. Sept. 16, 2:00 p.m.
• Brian Bravo - Joliet Catholic H.S.; North Aurora, Illinois. Purdue Boilermakers; 6-foot-2, 195-pound / Junior / Kicker.
  Purdue Boilermakers vs Missouri Tigers. Sept. 16, 4:00 p.m.
• Cameron Weems - Nazareth Academy H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. University Of Indianapolis Greyhounds; 5-foot-77, 194-pound / Freshman / Defensive back.
  Southwest Baptist Bearcats vs University Of Indianapolis Greyhounds. Sept. 16, 6:00 p.m.
• Chad Beebe - Aurora Christian H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. Niu Huskies; 5-foot-9, 182-pound redshirt / Senior / Wide receiver.
  Niu Huskies vs Nebraska Cornhuskers. Sept. 16, 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 Syracuse Orange. Sept. 16, 3:30 p.m.
• Christian Gibbs - Waubonsie Valley H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. Illinois State Redbirds; 6-foot-1, 195-pound / Senior / Wide receiver.
  Illinois State Redbirds vs Eastern Illinois Panthers. Sept. 16, 2:00 p.m.
• Colin Thurston - Batavia H.S.; Batavia, Illinois. Butler Bulldogs; 6-foot, 210-pound redshirt / Freshman / Linebacker.
  Taylor Trojans vs Butler Bulldogs. Sept. 16, 6:30 p.m.
• Daniel Santacaterina - Geneva H.S.; Geneva, Illinois. Niu Huskies; 6-foot-1, 205-pound redshirt / Sophomore / Quarterback.
  Niu Huskies vs Nebraska Cornhuskers. Sept. 16, 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 Syracuse Orange. Sept. 16, 3:30 p.m.
• David Knudsen - West H.S.; St. Charles, Illinois. Northwood Timberwolves; 6-foot, 167-pound / Junior / Kicker.
  Ashland Eagles vs Northwood Timberwolves. Sept. 16, 1:00 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 Ferris State Bulldogs. Sept. 16, 7:00 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.
  Concordiast. Paul Golden Bears vs St. Cloud State Huskies. Sept. 16, 6:00 p.m.
• Drake Spears - West Aurora H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. Western Michigan Broncos; 6-foot-1, 220-pound / Sophomore / Linebacker.
  Idaho Vandals vs Western Michigan Broncos. Sept. 16, 7:00 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 Wayne State Warriors. Sept. 16, 6:00 p.m.
• Erin Morgan - Metea Valley H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. Drake Bulldogs; 6-foot-2, 212-pound / Junior / Defensive lineman.
  Drake Bulldogs vs South Dakota Coyotes. Sept. 16, 6:00 p.m.
• Evan Day - Batavia H.S.; Batavia, Illinois. Illinois State Redbirds; 6-foot-6, 290-pound / Freshman / Offensive lineman.
  Illinois State Redbirds vs Eastern Illinois Panthers. Sept. 16, 2:00 p.m.
• Gary Koehring - Kaneland H.s. H.S.; Kaneville, Illinois. St. Cloud State Huskies; 6-foot, 222-pound / Senior / Linebacker.
  Concordiast. Paul Golden Bears vs St. Cloud State Huskies. Sept. 16, 6:00 p.m.
• Gavin Dineen - Marian Central Catholic H.S.; Algonquin, Illinois. Drake Bulldogs; 6-foot-2, 287-pound / Sophomore / Defensive lineman.
  Drake Bulldogs vs South Dakota Coyotes. Sept. 16, 6:00 p.m.
• Griffin Becker - Waubonsie Valley H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. Truman State Bulldogs; 5-foot-11, 202-pound / Sophomore / Defensive back.
  Missouri Of Science And Technology Miners vs Truman State Bulldogs. Sept. 16, 7:00 p.m.
• Hayden Sak - West Aurora H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. Niu Huskies; 6-foot-2, 254-pound / Junior / Long snapper.
  Niu Huskies vs Nebraska Cornhuskers. Sept. 16, 11:00 a.m.
• Isaac Hawn - St. Charles North H.S.; St. Charles, Illinois. Niu Huskies; 6-foot-6, 302-pound / Freshman / Offensive lineman.
  Niu Huskies vs Nebraska Cornhuskers. Sept. 16, 11:00 a.m.
• Jack Connolly - Waubonsie Valley H.s. H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. University Of Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs; 6-foot, 200-pound redshirt / Freshman / Quarterback.
  Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks vs University Of Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs. Sept. 16, 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 Southern Utah Thunderbirds. Sept. 16, 7:00 p.m.
• Jake Plantz - William Fremd H.S.; Hoffman Estates, Illinois. Butler Bulldogs; 6-foot-2, 260-pound redshirt / Sophomore / Offensive lineman.
  Taylor Trojans vs Butler Bulldogs. Sept. 16, 6:30 p.m.
• Jake Hlava - Batavia H.S.; Batavia, Illinois. Niu Huskies; 6-foot-2, 240-pound redshirt / Sophomore / Defensive end.
  Niu Huskies vs Nebraska Cornhuskers. Sept. 16, 11:00 a.m.
• Jake Amrhein - South Elgin H.S.; South Elgin, Illinois. Wayne State Warriors; 6-foot-4, 220-pound redshirt / Freshman / Quarterback.
  Saginaw Valley State Cardinals vs Wayne State Warriors. Sept. 16, 6:00 p.m.
• Jeremy Marshall - Dundee Crown H.S.; Algonquin, Illinois. Northwood Timberwolves; 6-foot-1, 291-pound / Junior / Offensive lineman.
  Ashland Eagles vs Northwood Timberwolves. Sept. 16, 1:00 p.m.
• Joe Komel - Kaneland H.S.; Elburn, Illinois. Central Michigan Chippewas; 6-foot-4, 300-pound / Junior / Offensive lineman.
  Central Michigan Chippewas vs Syracuse Orange. Sept. 16, 3:30 p.m.
• Jonathan Harris - Waubonsie Valley H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. Lindenwood Lions; 6-foot-5, 275-pound / Sophomore / Defensive end.
  Washburn Ichabods vs Lindenwood Lions. Sept. 16, 6:00 p.m.
• Jordan Glasgow - Marmion Academy H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. Michigan Wolverines; 6-foot-1, 210-pound / Sophomore / Safety.
  Advance Prep Academy Falcons vs Michigan Wolverines. Sept. 16, 12:00 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 Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs. Sept. 16, 6:00 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 Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs. Sept. 16, 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.
  Missouri Western State Griffons vs University Of Central Missouri Mules. Sept. 16, 1:00 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 Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs. Sept. 16, 6:00 p.m.
• Logan Moews - Barrington H.S.; Hoffman Estates, Illinois. University Of Dayton Flyers; 5-foot-10, 195-pound / Freshman / Running back.
  Duquesne Dukes vs University Of Dayton Flyers. Sept. 16, 1:00 p.m.
• Luke Juriga - Marmion Academy H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. Western Michigan Broncos; 6-foot-4, 295-pound redshirt / Sophomore / Offensive lineman.
  Idaho Vandals vs Western Michigan Broncos. Sept. 16, 7:00 p.m.
• Malik Dunner - Dundee Crown H.S.; Carpentersville, Illinois. Ball State Cardinals; 5-foot-11, 200-pound / Sophomore / Running back.
  Tennessee Technological Golden Eagles vs Ball State Cardinals. Sept. 16, 3:00 p.m.
• Mark Konkle - Metea Valley H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. Hillsdale Chargers; 6-foot-5, 275-pound / Sophomore / Offensive lineman.
  McKendree Bearcats vs Hillsdale Chargers. Sept. 16, 7:00 p.m.
• Nate Marotta - South Elgin H.S.; Wayne, Illinois. University Of Dayton Flyers; 6-foot-3, 241-pound / Senior / Defensive end.
  Duquesne Dukes vs University Of Dayton Flyers. Sept. 16, 1:00 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 Michigan Technological Huskies. Sept. 16, 1:00 p.m.
• Nick Kielbasa - Hampshire H.S.; Huntley, Illinois. Illinois State Redbirds; 5-foot-10, 220-pound / Senior / Running back.
  Illinois State Redbirds vs Eastern Illinois Panthers. Sept. 16, 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 South Florida Bulls. Sept. 15, 6:00 p.m.
• Pace Temple - Geneva H.S.; Geneva, Illinois. Butler Bulldogs; 6-foot-1, 190-pound / Junior / Wide receiver.
  Taylor Trojans vs Butler Bulldogs. Sept. 16, 6:30 p.m.
• Ross Cayley - James B. Conant H.S.; Hoffman Estates, Illinois. Hillsdale Chargers; 6-foot-2, 214-pound redshirt / Freshman / Linebacker.
  McKendree Bearcats vs Hillsdale Chargers. Sept. 16, 7:00 p.m.
• Ryan Glasgow - Marmion Academy H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. Michigan Wolverines; 6-foot-4, 299-pound redshirt / Senior / Defensive tackle.
  Advance Prep Academy Falcons vs Michigan Wolverines. Sept. 16, 12:00 p.m.
• Ryan Skibinski - Geneva H.S.; Geneva, Illinois. University Of Dayton Flyers; 5-foot-11, 173-pound / Sophomore / Wide receiver.
  Duquesne Dukes vs University Of Dayton Flyers. Sept. 16, 1:00 p.m.
• Ryan Ford - Huntley H.S.; Huntley, Illinois. Winona State Warriors; 5-foot-10, 180-pound / Sophomore / Defensive back.
  Minnesota State Moorhead Dragons vs Winona State Warriors. Sept. 16, 1:00 p.m.
• Ryan Burke - Aurora Christian H.S.; North Aurora, Illinois. University Of Central Missouri Mules; 6-foot-2, 205-pound / Freshman / Linebacker.
  Missouri Western State Griffons vs University Of Central Missouri Mules. Sept. 16, 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.
  Minot State Beavers vs Southwest Minnesota State Mustangs. Sept. 16, 6:00 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.
  Concordiast. Paul Golden Bears vs St. Cloud State Huskies. Sept. 16, 6:00 p.m.
• Troy Fumagalli - Waubonsie Valley H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. Wisconsin Badgers; 6-foot-6, 248-pound / Senior / Tight end.
  Wisconsin Badgers vs Brigham Young Cougars. Sept. 16, 2:30 p.m.
• Zack Majka - Batavia H.S.; Batavia, Illinois. Southwest Minnesota State Mustangs; 6-foot-4, 212-pound redshirt / Freshman / Linebacker.
  Minot State Beavers vs Southwest Minnesota State Mustangs. Sept. 16, 6:00 p.m.
• Zack Clark - Hoffman Estates H.S.; Hoffman Estates, Illinois. Drake Bulldogs; 6-foot-2, 289-pound / Sophomore / Offensive lineman.
  Drake Bulldogs vs South Dakota Coyotes. Sept. 16, 6:00 p.m.