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. 24 to Sept. 30.

• Alec Dodson - Metea Valley H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. Grand Valley State Lakers; 6-foot-2, 185-pound / Freshman / Wide receiver.
  Saginaw Valley State Cardinals vs Grand Valley State Lakers. Sept. 30, 7:00 p.m.
• Alex Bonds - Hoffman Estates H.S.; Hoffman Estates, Illinois. Drake Bulldogs; 5-foot-10, 193-pound / Sophomore / Wide receiver.
  Drake Bulldogs vs Butler Bulldogs. Sept. 30, 12:00 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 Concordia-St. Paul Cobbers. Sept. 30, 12:00 p.m.
• Anthony Scaccia - Batavia H.S.; Batavia, Illinois. Butler Bulldogs; 5-foot-7, 175-pound redshirt / Junior / Running back.
  Drake Bulldogs vs Butler Bulldogs. Sept. 30, 1:00 p.m.
• Ben Baker - Geneva H.S.; Geneva, Illinois. Illinois State Redbirds; 6-foot-8, 305-pound / Sophomore / Offensive lineman.
  Indiana State Sycamores vs Illinois State Redbirds. Sept. 30, 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 University Of Minnesota Crookston Golden Eagles. Sept. 30, 1:00 p.m.
• Brad Sznajder - Benet Academy H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. Butler Bulldogs; 5-foot-7, 175-pound redshirt / Sophomore / Running back.
  Drake Bulldogs vs Butler Bulldogs. Sept. 30, 1:00 p.m.
• Brandon Bishop - Kaneland H.S.; Sugar Grove, Illinois. Iowa Hawkeyes; 5-foot-9, 180-pound / Junior / Wide receiver.
  Iowa Hawkeyes vs Michigan State Spartans. Sept. 30, TBA.
• Brandon Mayes - Aurora Christian H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. Niu Huskies; 5-foot-11, 186-pound redshirt / Senior / Safety.
  Niu Huskies vs San Diego Toreros. Sept. 30, 9:30 p.m.
• Brannon Barry - St. Charles East H.S.; St. Charles, Illinois. Illinois State Redbirds; 6-foot-4, 240-pound / Junior / Linebacker.
  Indiana State Sycamores vs Illinois State Redbirds. Sept. 30, 6:30 p.m.
• Bret Lopez - Burlington Central H.S.; St. Charles, Illinois. Eastern Michigan Eagles; 6-foot-1, 295-pound / Freshman / Defensive lineman.
  Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Kentucky Wildcats. Sept. 30, TBA.
• Cameron Weems - Nazareth Academy H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. University Of Indianapolis Greyhounds; 5-foot-77, 194-pound / Freshman / Defensive back.
  Truman State Bulldogs vs University Of Indianapolis Greyhounds. Sept. 30, 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 San Diego Toreros. Sept. 30, 9:30 p.m.
• Chase Gianacakos - St. Charles North H.S.; St. Charles, Illinois. Michigan State Spartans; 6-foot-6, 296-pound / Junior / Offensive lineman.
  Iowa Hawkeyes vs Michigan State Spartans. Sept. 30, TBA.
• Chris Kantzavelos - Bartlett H.S.; Bartlett, Illinois. Central Michigan Chippewas; 6-foot-3, 260-pound / Senior / Defensive lineman.
  Central Michigan Chippewas vs Boston Eagles. Sept. 30, TBA.
• Christian Gibbs - Waubonsie Valley H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. Illinois State Redbirds; 6-foot-1, 195-pound / Senior / Wide receiver.
  Indiana State Sycamores vs Illinois State Redbirds. Sept. 30, 6:30 p.m.
• Colin Thurston - Batavia H.S.; Batavia, Illinois. Butler Bulldogs; 6-foot, 210-pound redshirt / Freshman / Linebacker.
  Drake Bulldogs vs Butler Bulldogs. Sept. 30, 1:00 p.m.
• Daniel Santacaterina - Geneva H.S.; Geneva, Illinois. Niu Huskies; 6-foot-1, 205-pound redshirt / Sophomore / Quarterback.
  Niu Huskies vs San Diego Toreros. Sept. 30, 9:30 p.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 Boston Eagles. Sept. 30, TBA.
• David Knudsen - West H.S.; St. Charles, Illinois. Northwood Timberwolves; 6-foot, 167-pound / Junior / Kicker.
  Northwood Timberwolves vs Tiffin Dragons. Sept. 30, 3:00 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 Michigan Technological Huskies. Sept. 30, 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.
  University Of Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs vs St. Cloud State Huskies. Sept. 28, 7:00 p.m.
• Drake Spears - West Aurora H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. Western Michigan Broncos; 6-foot-1, 220-pound / Sophomore / Linebacker.
  Ball State Cardinals vs Western Michigan Broncos. Sept. 30, r
• Drew Franklin - Kaneland H.S.; Sugar Grove, Illinois. Saginaw Valley State Cardinals; 6-foot, 170-pound / Freshman / Kicker.
  Saginaw Valley State Cardinals vs Grand Valley State Lakers. Sept. 30, 7:00 p.m.
• Erin Morgan - Metea Valley H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. Drake Bulldogs; 6-foot-2, 212-pound / Junior / Defensive lineman.
  Drake Bulldogs vs Butler Bulldogs. Sept. 30, 12:00 p.m.
• Evan Day - Batavia H.S.; Batavia, Illinois. Illinois State Redbirds; 6-foot-6, 290-pound / Freshman / Offensive lineman.
  Indiana State Sycamores vs Illinois State Redbirds. Sept. 30, 6:30 p.m.
• Gary Koehring - Kaneland H.s. H.S.; Kaneville, Illinois. St. Cloud State Huskies; 6-foot, 222-pound / Senior / Linebacker.
  University Of Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs vs St. Cloud State Huskies. Sept. 28, 7:00 p.m.
• Gavin Dineen - Marian Central Catholic H.S.; Algonquin, Illinois. Drake Bulldogs; 6-foot-2, 287-pound / Sophomore / Defensive lineman.
  Drake Bulldogs vs Butler Bulldogs. Sept. 30, 12:00 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 University Of Indianapolis Greyhounds. Sept. 30, 6:00 p.m.
• Hayden Sak - West Aurora H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. Niu Huskies; 6-foot-2, 254-pound / Junior / Long snapper.
  Niu Huskies vs San Diego Toreros. Sept. 30, 9:30 p.m.
• Isaac Hawn - St. Charles North H.S.; St. Charles, Illinois. Niu Huskies; 6-foot-6, 302-pound / Freshman / Offensive lineman.
  Niu Huskies vs San Diego Toreros. Sept. 30, 9:30 p.m.
• Jack Connolly - Waubonsie Valley H.s. H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. University Of Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs; 6-foot, 200-pound redshirt / Freshman / Quarterback.
  St. Cloud State Huskies vs University Of Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs. Sept. 28, 7:05 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 Illinois Carbondale Salukis. Sept. 30, 6:00 p.m.
• Jake Plantz - William Fremd H.S.; Hoffman Estates, Illinois. Butler Bulldogs; 6-foot-2, 260-pound redshirt / Sophomore / Offensive lineman.
  Drake Bulldogs vs Butler Bulldogs. Sept. 30, 1:00 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 Ferris State Bulldogs. Sept. 30, 3:00 p.m.
• Jake Hlava - Batavia H.S.; Batavia, Illinois. Niu Huskies; 6-foot-2, 240-pound redshirt / Sophomore / Defensive end.
  Niu Huskies vs San Diego Toreros. Sept. 30, 9:30 p.m.
• Jeremy Marshall - Dundee Crown H.S.; Algonquin, Illinois. Northwood Timberwolves; 6-foot-1, 291-pound / Junior / Offensive lineman.
  Northwood Timberwolves vs Tiffin Dragons. Sept. 30, 3:00 p.m.
• Joe Komel - Kaneland H.S.; Elburn, Illinois. Central Michigan Chippewas; 6-foot-4, 300-pound / Junior / Offensive lineman.
  Central Michigan Chippewas vs Boston Eagles. Sept. 30, TBA.
• Jonathan Harris - Waubonsie Valley H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. Lindenwood Lions; 6-foot-5, 275-pound / Sophomore / Defensive end.
  Fort Hays State Tigers vs Lindenwood Lions. Sept. 30, 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 Concordia-St. Paul Cobbers. Sept. 30, 12:00 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 Concordia-St. Paul Cobbers. Sept. 30, 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.
  Northwest Missouri State Bearcats vs University Of Central Missouri Mules. Sept. 30, 4:00 p.m.
• Kyle Sanft - Bartlett H.S.; Bartlett, Illinois. Western Illinois Leathernecks; 6-foot-4, 300-pound redshirt / Freshman / Offensive lineman.
  South Dakota Coyotes vs Western Illinois Leathernecks. Sept. 30, 3:00 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 Concordia-St. Paul Cobbers. Sept. 30, 12:00 p.m.
• Logan Moews - Barrington H.S.; Hoffman Estates, Illinois. University Of Dayton Flyers; 5-foot-10, 195-pound / Freshman / Running back.
  San Diego Toreros vs University Of Dayton Flyers. Sept. 30, 12:00 p.m.
• Luke Juriga - Marmion Academy H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. Western Michigan Broncos; 6-foot-4, 295-pound redshirt / Sophomore / Offensive lineman.
  Ball State Cardinals vs Western Michigan Broncos. Sept. 30, r
• Malik Dunner - Dundee Crown H.S.; Carpentersville, Illinois. Ball State Cardinals; 5-foot-11, 200-pound / Sophomore / Running back.
  Ball State Cardinals vs Western Michigan Broncos. Sept. 30, TBA.
• Mark Konkle - Metea Valley H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. Hillsdale Chargers; 6-foot-5, 275-pound / Sophomore / Offensive lineman.
  Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers vs Hillsdale Chargers. Sept. 30, 3:00 p.m.
• Nate Marotta - South Elgin H.S.; Wayne, Illinois. University Of Dayton Flyers; 6-foot-3, 241-pound / Senior / Defensive end.
  San Diego Toreros vs University Of Dayton Flyers. Sept. 30, 12:00 p.m.
• Nick Kielbasa - Hampshire H.S.; Huntley, Illinois. Illinois State Redbirds; 5-foot-10, 220-pound / Senior / Running back.
  Indiana State Sycamores vs Illinois State Redbirds. Sept. 30, 6:30 p.m.
• Nick Dodson - Metea Valley H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. Grand Valley State Lakers; 5-foot-11, 180-pound / Junior / Wide receiver.
  Saginaw Valley State Cardinals vs Grand Valley State Lakers. Sept. 30, 7:00 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.
  Nebraska Cornhuskers vs University Of Illinois Fighting Illini. Sept. 29, 7:00 p.m.
• Pace Temple - Geneva H.S.; Geneva, Illinois. Butler Bulldogs; 6-foot-1, 190-pound / Junior / Wide receiver.
  Drake Bulldogs vs Butler Bulldogs. Sept. 30, 1:00 p.m.
• Ross Cayley - James B. Conant H.S.; Hoffman Estates, Illinois. Hillsdale Chargers; 6-foot-2, 214-pound redshirt / Freshman / Linebacker.
  Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers vs Hillsdale Chargers. Sept. 30, 3:00 p.m.
• Ryan Burke - Aurora Christian H.S.; North Aurora, Illinois. University Of Central Missouri Mules; 6-foot-2, 205-pound / Freshman / Linebacker.
  Northwest Missouri State Bearcats vs University Of Central Missouri Mules. Sept. 30, 4:00 p.m.
• Ryan Skibinski - Geneva H.S.; Geneva, Illinois. University Of Dayton Flyers; 5-foot-11, 173-pound / Sophomore / Wide receiver.
  San Diego Toreros vs University Of Dayton Flyers. Sept. 30, 12:00 p.m.
• Ryan Ford - Huntley H.S.; Huntley, Illinois. Winona State Warriors; 5-foot-10, 180-pound / Sophomore / Defensive back.
  Upper Iowa Peacocks vs Winona State Warriors. Sept. 30, 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.
  Sioux Falls Cougars vs Southwest Minnesota State Mustangs. Sept. 30, 5:00 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.
  University Of Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs vs St. Cloud State Huskies. Sept. 28, 7:00 p.m.
• Troy Fumagalli - Waubonsie Valley H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. Wisconsin Badgers; 6-foot-6, 248-pound / Senior / Tight end.
  Northwestern Wildcats vs Wisconsin Badgers. Sept. 30, TBA.
• Tyler Slamans - Kaneland H.S.; Sugar Grove, Illinois. Western Illinois Leathernecks; 6-foot-3, 239-pound / Junior / Tight end.
  South Dakota Coyotes vs Western Illinois Leathernecks. Sept. 30, 3:00 p.m.
• Zack Clark - Hoffman Estates H.S.; Hoffman Estates, Illinois. Drake Bulldogs; 6-foot-2, 289-pound / Sophomore / Offensive lineman.
  Drake Bulldogs vs Butler Bulldogs. Sept. 30, 12:00 p.m.
• Zack Majka - Batavia H.S.; Batavia, Illinois. Southwest Minnesota State Mustangs; 6-foot-4, 212-pound redshirt / Freshman / Linebacker.
  Sioux Falls Cougars vs Southwest Minnesota State Mustangs. Sept. 30, 5:00 p.m.