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. 3 to Sept. 9.

• Adam Kulon - H.d. Jacobs H.S.; Algonquin, Illinois. Toledo Rockets; 6-foot-4, 258-pound / Senior / Fullback.
  Toledo Rockets vs University Of Nevada Wolfpack. Sept. 9, 4:00 p.m.
• Alec Dodson - Metea Valley H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. Grand Valley State Lakers; 6-foot-2, 185-pound / Freshman / Wide receiver.
  Davenport Panthers vs Grand Valley State Lakers. Sept. 9, 7:00 p.m.
• Alex Bonds - Hoffman Estates H.S.; Hoffman Estates, Illinois. Drake Bulldogs; 5-foot-10, 193-pound / Sophomore / Wide receiver.
  Southwestern Moundbuilders vs Drake Bulldogs. Sept. 9, 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 Crookston Golden Eagles vs Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks. Sept. 9, 1:00 p.m.
• Anthony Scaccia - Batavia H.S.; Batavia, Illinois. Butler Bulldogs; 5-foot-7, 175-pound redshirt / Junior / Running back.
  Butler Bulldogs vs Franklin Grizzlies. Sept. 9, 6:00 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 Lincoln Blue Tigers. Sept. 9, 6:00 p.m.
• Brad Birchfield - College Of Dupage H.S.; South Elgin, Illinois. Bemidji State Beavers; 5-foot-10, 175-pound / Sophomore / Wide receiver.
  Concordiast. Paul Golden Bears vs Bemidji State Beavers. Sept. 9, 4:00 p.m.
• Brad Sznajder - Benet Academy H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. Butler Bulldogs; 5-foot-7, 175-pound redshirt / Sophomore / Running back.
  Butler Bulldogs vs Franklin Grizzlies. Sept. 9, 6:00 p.m.
• Brandon Bishop - Kaneland H.S.; Sugar Grove, Illinois. Iowa Hawkeyes; 5-foot-9, 180-pound / Junior / Wide receiver.
  Iowa Hawkeyes vs Iowa State Cyclones. Sept. 9, 11:00 a.m.
• Brandon Mayes - Aurora Christian H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. Niu Huskies; 5-foot-11, 186-pound redshirt / Senior / Safety.
  Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Niu Huskies. Sept. 9, 2:30 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 Rutgers Old Queen's. Sept. 9, 3:30 p.m.
• Brian Bravo - Joliet Catholic H.S.; North Aurora, Illinois. Purdue Boilermakers; 6-foot-2, 195-pound / Junior / Kicker.
  Ohio Bobcats vs Purdue Boilermakers. Sept. 8, 8:00 p.m.
• Cameron Weems - Nazareth Academy H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. University Of Indianapolis Grey Hounds; 5-foot-77, 194-pound / Freshman / Defensive back.
  University Of Indianapolis Grey Hounds vs Wayne State Warriors. Sept. 9, 6:00 p.m.
• Chad Beebe - Aurora Christian H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. Niu Huskies; 5-foot-9, 182-pound redshirt / Senior / Wide receiver.
  Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Niu Huskies. Sept. 9, 2:30 p.m.
• Chase Gianacakos - St. Charles North H.S.; St. Charles, Illinois. Michigan State Spartans; 6-foot-6, 296-pound / Junior / Offensive lineman.
  Western Michigan Broncos vs Michigan State Spartans. Sept. 9, 3:30 p.m.
• Chris Kantzavelos - Bartlett H.S.; Bartlett, Illinois. Central Michigan Chippewas; 6-foot-3, 260-pound / Senior / Defensive lineman.
  Central Michigan Chippewas vs Kansas Jayhawks. Sept. 9, 4:00 p.m.
• Colin Thurston - Batavia H.S.; Batavia, Illinois. Butler Bulldogs; 6-foot, 210-pound redshirt / Freshman / Linebacker.
  Butler Bulldogs vs Franklin Grizzlies. Sept. 9, 6:00 p.m.
• Daniel Santacaterina - Geneva H.S.; Geneva, Illinois. Niu Huskies; 6-foot-1, 205-pound redshirt / Sophomore / Quarterback.
  Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Niu Huskies. Sept. 9, 2:30 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 Kansas Jayhawks. Sept. 9, 4:00 p.m.
• David Knudsen - West H.S.; St. Charles, Illinois. Northwood Timberwolves; 6-foot, 167-pound / Junior / Kicker.
  Northwood Timberwolves vs Missouri Of Science And Technology Miners. Sept. 9, 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 Angelo State Rams. Sept. 9, 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.
  St. Cloud State Huskies vs Winona State Warriors. Sept. 9, 6:00 p.m.
• Drake Spears - West Aurora H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. Western Michigan Broncos; 6-foot-1, 220-pound / Sophomore / Linebacker.
  Western Michigan Broncos vs Michigan State Spartans. Sept. 9, 3:30 p.m.
• Drew Franklin - Kaneland H.S.; Sugar Grove, Illinois. Saginaw Valley State Cardinals; 6-foot, 170-pound / Freshman / Kicker.
  Walsh Cavaliers vs Saginaw Valley State Cardinals. Sept. 9, 3:00 p.m.
• Erin Morgan - Metea Valley H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. Drake Bulldogs; 6-foot-2, 212-pound / Junior / Defensive lineman.
  Southwestern Moundbuilders vs Drake Bulldogs. Sept. 9, 6:00 p.m.
• Gary Koehring - Kaneland H.s. H.S.; Kaneville, Illinois. St. Cloud State Huskies; 6-foot, 222-pound / Senior / Linebacker.
  St. Cloud State Huskies vs Winona State Warriors. Sept. 9, 6:00 p.m.
• Gavin Dineen - Marian Central Catholic H.S.; Algonquin, Illinois. Drake Bulldogs; 6-foot-2, 287-pound / Sophomore / Defensive lineman.
  Southwestern Moundbuilders vs Drake Bulldogs. Sept. 9, 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 Morningside Mustangs. Sept. 9, 1:00 p.m.
• Hayden Sak - West Aurora H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. Niu Huskies; 6-foot-2, 254-pound / Junior / Long snapper.
  Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Niu Huskies. Sept. 9, 2:30 p.m.
• Isaac Hawn - St. Charles North H.S.; St. Charles, Illinois. Niu Huskies; 6-foot-6, 302-pound / Freshman / Offensive lineman.
  Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Niu Huskies. Sept. 9, 2:30 p.m.
• Jack Connolly - Waubonsie Valley H.s. H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. University Of Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs; 6-foot, 200-pound redshirt / Freshman / Quarterback.
  University Of Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs vs Upper Iowa Peacocks. Sept. 9, 1:07 p.mr
• Jacob Keller - Fenwick H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. University Of Northern Iowa Panthers; 6-foot-4, 210-pound / Freshman / Quarterback.
  California Polytechnic State Mustangs vs University Of Northern Iowa Panthers. Sept. 9, 4:00 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 Franklin Grizzlies. Sept. 9, 6:00 p.m.
• Jake Hlava - Batavia H.S.; Batavia, Illinois. Niu Huskies; 6-foot-2, 240-pound redshirt / Sophomore / Defensive end.
  Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Niu Huskies. Sept. 9, 2:30 p.m.
• Jake Amrhein - South Elgin H.S.; South Elgin, Illinois. Wayne State Warriors; 6-foot-4, 220-pound redshirt / Freshman / Quarterback.
  Indianapolis Greyhounds vs Wayne State Warriors. Sept. 9, 6:00 p.m.
• Jeremy Marshall - Dundee Crown H.S.; Algonquin, Illinois. Northwood Timberwolves; 6-foot-1, 291-pound / Junior / Offensive lineman.
  Northwood Timberwolves vs Missouri Of Science And Technology Miners. Sept. 9, 8:00 p.m.
• Joe Komel - Kaneland H.S.; Elburn, Illinois. Central Michigan Chippewas; 6-foot-4, 300-pound / Junior / Offensive lineman.
  Central Michigan Chippewas vs Kansas Jayhawks. Sept. 9, 4:00 p.m.
• Jonathan Harris - Waubonsie Valley H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. Lindenwood Lions; 6-foot-5, 275-pound / Sophomore / Defensive end.
  Northeastern State Riverhawks vs Lindenwood Lions. Sept. 7, 7:00 p.m.
• Jordan Glasgow - Marmion Academy H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. Michigan Wolverines; 6-foot-1, 210-pound / Sophomore / Safety.
  Cincinnati Bearcats vs Michigan Wolverines. Sept. 9, 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 Crookston Golden Eagles vs Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks. Sept. 9, 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 Crookston Golden Eagles vs Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks. Sept. 9, 1:00 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.
  University Of Central Missouri Mules vs Fort Hays State Tigers. Sept. 7, 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 Northern Arizona Lumberjacks. Sept. 9, TBA.
• Lance Arni - Geneva, Community H.S.; Geneva, Illinois. Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks; 6-foot-2, 220-pound / Freshman / Linebacker.
  Minnesota Crookston Golden Eagles vs Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks. Sept. 9, 1:00 p.m.
• Logan Moews - Barrington H.S.; Hoffman Estates, Illinois. University Of Dayton Flyers; 5-foot-10, 195-pound / Freshman / Running back.
  Southeast Missouri State Redhawks vs University Of Dayton Flyers. Sept. 9, 1:00 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 Michigan State Spartans. Sept. 9, 3:30 p.m.
• Malik Dunner - Dundee Crown H.S.; Carpentersville, Illinois. Ball State Cardinals; 5-foot-11, 200-pound / Sophomore / Running back.
  Uab Blazers vs Ball State Cardinals. Sept. 9, 3:00 p.m.
• Mark Konkle - Metea Valley H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. Hillsdale Chargers; 6-foot-5, 275-pound / Sophomore / Offensive lineman.
  Michigan Technological Huskies vs Hillsdale Chargers. Sept. 9, 1:00 p.m.
• Nate Marotta - South Elgin H.S.; Wayne, Illinois. University Of Dayton Flyers; 6-foot-3, 241-pound / Senior / Defensive end.
  Southeast Missouri State Redhawks vs University Of Dayton Flyers. Sept. 9, 1:00 p.m.
• Nick Dodson - Metea Valley H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. Grand Valley State Lakers; 5-foot-11, 180-pound / Junior / Wide receiver.
  Davenport Panthers vs Grand Valley State Lakers. Sept. 9, 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.
  Western Kentucky Tops vs University Of Illinois Fighting Illini. Sept. 9, 7:00 p.m.
• Pace Temple - Geneva H.S.; Geneva, Illinois. Butler Bulldogs; 6-foot-1, 190-pound / Junior / Wide receiver.
  Butler Bulldogs vs Franklin Grizzlies. Sept. 9, 6:00 p.m.
• Ross Cayley - James B. Conant H.S.; Hoffman Estates, Illinois. Hillsdale Chargers; 6-foot-2, 214-pound redshirt / Freshman / Linebacker.
  Michigan Technological Huskies vs Hillsdale Chargers. Sept. 9, 1:00 p.m.
• Ryan Glasgow - Marmion Academy H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. Michigan Wolverines; 6-foot-4, 299-pound redshirt / Senior / Defensive tackle.
  Cincinnati Bearcats vs Michigan Wolverines. Sept. 9, 12:00 p.m.
• Ryan Burke - Aurora Christian H.S.; North Aurora, Illinois. University Of Central Missouri Mules; 6-foot-2, 205-pound / Freshman / Linebacker.
  University Of Central Missouri Mules vs Fort Hays State Tigers. Sept. 7, 7:00 p.m.
• Ryan Skibinski - Geneva H.S.; Geneva, Illinois. University Of Dayton Flyers; 5-foot-11, 173-pound / Sophomore / Wide receiver.
  Southeast Missouri State Redhawks vs University Of Dayton Flyers. Sept. 9, 1:00 p.m.
• Ryan Ford - Huntley H.S.; Huntley, Illinois. Winona State Warriors; 5-foot-10, 180-pound / Sophomore / Defensive back.
  Winona State Warriors vs St. Cloud State Huskies. Sept. 9, 6:00 p.m.
• Shawn Griffin - South Elgin H.S.; Bartlett, Illinois. Southwest Minnesota State Mustangs; 5-foot-9, 194-pound redshirt / Freshman / Running back.
  Southwest Minnesota State Mustangs vs Minnesota State Moorhead Dragons. Sept. 7, 7:05 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.
  St. Cloud State Huskies vs Winona State Warriors. Sept. 9, 6:00 p.m.
• Troy Fumagalli - Waubonsie Valley H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. Wisconsin Badgers; 6-foot-6, 248-pound / Senior / Tight end.
  Florida Atlantic Owls vs Wisconsin Badgers. Sept. 9, 11:00 a.m.
• Tyler Slamans - Kaneland H.S.; Sugar Grove, Illinois. Western Illinois Leathernecks; 6-foot-3, 239-pound / Junior / Tight end.
  Western Illinois Leathernecks vs Northern Arizona Lumberjacks. Sept. 9, TBA.
• Zack Clark - Hoffman Estates H.S.; Hoffman Estates, Illinois. Drake Bulldogs; 6-foot-2, 289-pound / Sophomore / Offensive lineman.
  Southwestern Moundbuilders vs Drake Bulldogs. Sept. 9, 6:00 p.m.
• Zack Majka - Batavia H.S.; Batavia, Illinois. Southwest Minnesota State Mustangs; 6-foot-4, 212-pound redshirt / Freshman / Linebacker.
  Southwest Minnesota State Mustangs vs Minnesota State Moorhead Dragons. Sept. 7, 7:05 p.m.