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. 17 to Sept. 23.

• Adam Kulon - H.d. Jacobs H.S.; Algonquin, Illinois. Toledo Rockets; 6-foot-4, 258-pound / Senior / Fullback.
  Toledo Rockets vs University Of Miami Hurricanes. Sept. 23, TBA.
• Alec Dodson - Metea Valley H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. Grand Valley State Lakers; 6-foot-2, 185-pound / Freshman / Wide receiver.
  Northwood Timberwolves vs Grand Valley State Lakers. Sept. 23, 7:00 p.m.
• Alex Bonds - Hoffman Estates H.S.; Hoffman Estates, Illinois. Drake Bulldogs; 5-foot-10, 193-pound / Sophomore / Wide receiver.
  Valparaiso Crusaders vs Drake Bulldogs. Sept. 23, 1:00 p.m.
• Amiri Finner - Metea Valley H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks; 5-foot-11, 200-pound redshirt / Freshman / Safety.
  Northern State Wolves vs Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks. Sept. 23, 4:00 p.m.
• Anthony Scaccia - Batavia H.S.; Batavia, Illinois. Butler Bulldogs; 5-foot-7, 175-pound redshirt / Junior / Running back.
  Butler Bulldogs vs San Diego Toreros. Sept. 23, 4:00 p.m.
• Baron Smith - West Aurora H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. Lincoln Blue Tigers; 5-foot-10, 180-pound / Sophomore / Wide receiver.
  Truman State Bulldogs vs Lincoln Blue Tigers. Sept. 23, 2:00 p.m.
• Ben Baker - Geneva H.S.; Geneva, Illinois. Illinois State Redbirds; 6-foot-8, 305-pound / Sophomore / Offensive lineman.
  Illinois State Redbirds vs Missouri State Bears. Sept. 23, 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.
  Southwest Minnesota State Mustangs vs Bemidji State Beavers. Sept. 23, 2:00 p.m.
• Brad Sznajder - Benet Academy H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. Butler Bulldogs; 5-foot-7, 175-pound redshirt / Sophomore / Running back.
  Butler Bulldogs vs San Diego Toreros. Sept. 23, 4:00 p.m.
• Brandon Bishop - Kaneland H.S.; Sugar Grove, Illinois. Iowa Hawkeyes; 5-foot-9, 180-pound / Junior / Wide receiver.
  Penn State Lions vs Iowa Hawkeyes. Sept. 23, TBA.
• Brannon Barry - St. Charles East H.S.; St. Charles, Illinois. Illinois State Redbirds; 6-foot-4, 240-pound / Junior / Linebacker.
  Illinois State Redbirds vs Missouri State Bears. Sept. 23, 2:00 p.m.
• Bret Lopez - Burlington Central H.S.; St. Charles, Illinois. Eastern Michigan Eagles; 6-foot-1, 295-pound / Freshman / Defensive lineman.
  Ohio Bobcats vs Eastern Michigan Eagles. Sept. 23, TBA.
• Brian Bravo - Joliet Catholic H.S.; North Aurora, Illinois. Purdue Boilermakers; 6-foot-2, 195-pound / Junior / Kicker.
  Michigan Wolverines vs Purdue Boilermakers. Sept. 23, 3:30 p.m.
• Cameron Weems - Nazareth Academy H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. University Of Indianapolis Greyhounds; 5-foot-77, 194-pound / Freshman / Defensive back.
  Hillsdale Chargers vs University Of Indianapolis Greyhounds. Sept. 23, 6:00 p.m.
• Chase Gianacakos - St. Charles North H.S.; St. Charles, Illinois. Michigan State Spartans; 6-foot-6, 296-pound / Junior / Offensive lineman.
  Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Michigan State Spartans. Sept. 23, 8:00 p.m.
• Chris Kantzavelos - Bartlett H.S.; Bartlett, Illinois. Central Michigan Chippewas; 6-foot-3, 260-pound / Senior / Defensive lineman.
  Miami Of Ohio Redhawks vs Central Michigan Chippewas. Sept. 23, TBA.
• Christian Gibbs - Waubonsie Valley H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. Illinois State Redbirds; 6-foot-1, 195-pound / Senior / Wide receiver.
  Illinois State Redbirds vs Missouri State Bears. Sept. 23, 2:00 p.m.
• Colin Thurston - Batavia H.S.; Batavia, Illinois. Butler Bulldogs; 6-foot, 210-pound redshirt / Freshman / Linebacker.
  Butler Bulldogs vs San Diego Toreros. Sept. 23, 4:00 p.m.
• Dante Cleveland - Hoffman Estates H.S.; Hoffman Estates, Illinois. Central Michigan Chippewas; 6-foot-2, 270-pound redshirt / Freshman / Defensive lineman.
  Miami Of Ohio Redhawks vs Central Michigan Chippewas. Sept. 23, TBA.
• David Knudsen - West H.S.; St. Charles, Illinois. Northwood Timberwolves; 6-foot, 167-pound / Junior / Kicker.
  Northwood Timberwolves vs Grand Valley State Lakers. Sept. 23, 7:00 p.m.
• Davontae Elam - St. Edwards H.S.; Elgin, Illinois. Northern Michigan Wildcats; 5-foot-10, 220-pound / Senior / Running back.
  Davenport Panthers vs Northern Michigan Wildcats. Sept. 23, 1:30 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 Augustana Vikings. Sept. 23, 6:00 p.m.
• Drake Spears - West Aurora H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. Western Michigan Broncos; 6-foot-1, 220-pound / Sophomore / Linebacker.
  Wagner Seahawks vs Western Michigan Broncos. Sept. 23, r
• Drew Franklin - Kaneland H.S.; Sugar Grove, Illinois. Saginaw Valley State Cardinals; 6-foot, 170-pound / Freshman / Kicker.
  Michigan Technological Huskies vs Saginaw Valley State Cardinals. Sept. 23, 1:00 p.m.
• Erin Morgan - Metea Valley H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. Drake Bulldogs; 6-foot-2, 212-pound / Junior / Defensive lineman.
  Valparaiso Crusaders vs Drake Bulldogs. Sept. 23, 1:00 p.m.
• Evan Day - Batavia H.S.; Batavia, Illinois. Illinois State Redbirds; 6-foot-6, 290-pound / Freshman / Offensive lineman.
  Illinois State Redbirds vs Missouri State Bears. Sept. 23, 2:00 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 Augustana Vikings. Sept. 23, 6:00 p.m.
• Gavin Dineen - Marian Central Catholic H.S.; Algonquin, Illinois. Drake Bulldogs; 6-foot-2, 287-pound / Sophomore / Defensive lineman.
  Valparaiso Crusaders vs Drake Bulldogs. Sept. 23, 1:00 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 Lincoln Blue Tigers. Sept. 23, 2:00 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 Wayne State Warriors. Sept. 23, 1:00 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 San Diego Toreros. Sept. 23, 4:00 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 Tiffin Dragons. Sept. 23, 7:00 p.m.
• Jeremy Marshall - Dundee Crown H.S.; Algonquin, Illinois. Northwood Timberwolves; 6-foot-1, 291-pound / Junior / Offensive lineman.
  Northwood Timberwolves vs Grand Valley State Lakers. Sept. 23, 7:00 p.m.
• Joe Komel - Kaneland H.S.; Elburn, Illinois. Central Michigan Chippewas; 6-foot-4, 300-pound / Junior / Offensive lineman.
  Miami Of Ohio Redhawks vs Central Michigan Chippewas. Sept. 23, TBA.
• Jonathan Harris - Waubonsie Valley H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. Lindenwood Lions; 6-foot-5, 275-pound / Sophomore / Defensive end.
  Lindenwood Lions vs Pittsburg State Gorillas. Sept. 23, 7:00 p.m.
• Jordan Glasgow - Marmion Academy H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. Michigan Wolverines; 6-foot-1, 210-pound / Sophomore / Safety.
  Michigan Wolverines vs Purdue Boilermakers. Sept. 23, 3:30 p.m.
• Jordan Bergren - St. Charles North H.S.; Elgin, Illinois. Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks; 6-foot-4, 240-pound / Sophomore / Defensive end.
  Northern State Wolves vs Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks. Sept. 23, 4:00 p.m.
• Justin Taormina - Geneva Community H.S.; Geneva, Illinois. Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks; 5-foot-10, 190-pound redshirt / Freshman / Tailback.
  Northern State Wolves vs Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks. Sept. 23, 4:00 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 Coastal Carolina Chanticleers. Sept. 23, TBA.
• 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 Emporia State Hornets. Sept. 23, 2:00 p.m.
• Lance Arni - Geneva, Community H.S.; Geneva, Illinois. Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks; 6-foot-2, 220-pound / Freshman / Linebacker.
  Northern State Wolves vs Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks. Sept. 23, 4:00 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 Morehead State Eagles. Sept. 23, 1:00 p.m.
• Luke Juriga - Marmion Academy H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. Western Michigan Broncos; 6-foot-4, 295-pound redshirt / Sophomore / Offensive lineman.
  Wagner Seahawks vs Western Michigan Broncos. Sept. 23, 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 Kentucky Hilltoppers. Sept. 23, 7:00 p.m.
• Mark Konkle - Metea Valley H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. Hillsdale Chargers; 6-foot-5, 275-pound / Sophomore / Offensive lineman.
  Hillsdale Chargers vs University Of Indianapolis Greyhounds. Sept. 23, 6:00 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 Morehead State Eagles. Sept. 23, 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 Missouri State Bears. Sept. 23, 2:00 p.m.
• Nick Dodson - Metea Valley H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. Grand Valley State Lakers; 5-foot-11, 180-pound / Junior / Wide receiver.
  Northwood Timberwolves vs Grand Valley State Lakers. Sept. 23, 7:00 p.m.
• Pace Temple - Geneva H.S.; Geneva, Illinois. Butler Bulldogs; 6-foot-1, 190-pound / Junior / Wide receiver.
  Butler Bulldogs vs San Diego Toreros. Sept. 23, 4:00 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 University Of Indianapolis Greyhounds. Sept. 23, 6:00 p.m.
• Ryan Glasgow - Marmion Academy H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. Michigan Wolverines; 6-foot-4, 299-pound redshirt / Senior / Defensive tackle.
  Michigan Wolverines vs Purdue Boilermakers. Sept. 23, 3:30 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 Emporia State Hornets. Sept. 23, 2:00 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 Morehead State Eagles. Sept. 23, 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 Minot State Beavers. Sept. 23, 2:00 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 Bemidji State Beavers. Sept. 23, 2:00 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.
  St. Cloud State Huskies vs Augustana Vikings. Sept. 23, 6:00 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 Coastal Carolina Chanticleers. Sept. 23, TBA.
• Zack Clark - Hoffman Estates H.S.; Hoffman Estates, Illinois. Drake Bulldogs; 6-foot-2, 289-pound / Sophomore / Offensive lineman.
  Valparaiso Crusaders vs Drake Bulldogs. Sept. 23, 1:00 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 Bemidji State Beavers. Sept. 23, 2:00 p.m.