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 Oct. 1 to Oct. 7.

• Adam Kulon - H.d. Jacobs H.S.; Algonquin, Illinois. Toledo Rockets; 6-foot-4, 258-pound / Senior / Fullback.
  Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Toledo Rockets. Oct. 7, 12:00 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 Wayne State Warriors. Oct. 7, 6:00 p.m.
• Alex Bonds - Hoffman Estates H.S.; Hoffman Estates, Illinois. Drake Bulldogs; 5-foot-10, 193-pound / Sophomore / Wide receiver.
  Dayton Flyers vs Drake Bulldogs. Oct. 7, 1:00 p.m.
• Amiri Finner - Metea Valley H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks; 5-foot-11, 200-pound redshirt / Freshman / Safety.
  Augustana Vikings vs Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks. Oct. 7, 1:30 p.m.
• Anthony Scaccia - Batavia H.S.; Batavia, Illinois. Butler Bulldogs; 5-foot-7, 175-pound redshirt / Junior / Running back.
  Butler Bulldogs vs Morehead State Eagles. Oct. 7, 1:00 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 Albany State Golden Rams. Oct. 7, 1:00 p.m.
• Ben Baker - Geneva H.S.; Geneva, Illinois. Illinois State Redbirds; 6-foot-8, 305-pound / Sophomore / Offensive lineman.
  Illinois State Redbirds vs Northern Arizona Lumberjacks. Oct. 7, TBA.
• Brad Sznajder - Benet Academy H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. Butler Bulldogs; 5-foot-7, 175-pound redshirt / Sophomore / Running back.
  Butler Bulldogs vs Morehead State Eagles. Oct. 7, 1:00 p.m.
• Brad Birchfield - College Of Dupage H.S.; South Elgin, Illinois. Bemidji State Beavers; 5-foot-10, 175-pound / Sophomore / Wide receiver.
  University Of Mary Lions vs Bemidji State Beavers. Oct. 7, 1:00 p.m.
• Brandon Bishop - Kaneland H.S.; Sugar Grove, Illinois. Iowa Hawkeyes; 5-foot-9, 180-pound / Junior / Wide receiver.
  University Of Illinois Illini vs Iowa Hawkeyes. Oct. 7, 11:00 a.m.
• Brandon Mayes - Aurora Christian H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. Niu Huskies; 5-foot-11, 186-pound redshirt / Senior / Safety.
  Kent State Golden Flashes vs Niu Huskies. Oct. 7, 2:30 p.m.
• Brandon Agee - West Aurora H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. Quincy Hawks; 6-foot, 300-pound / Sophomore / Fullback.
  Quincy Hawks vs Southwest Baptist Bearcats. Oct. 1, 2:00 p.m.
• Brandon Agee - West Aurora H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. Quincy Hawks; 6-foot, 300-pound / Sophomore / Fullback.
  William Jewell Cardinals vs Quincy Hawks. Oct. 1, 6:00 p.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 Northern Arizona Lumberjacks. Oct. 7, TBA.
• Bret Lopez - Burlington Central H.S.; St. Charles, Illinois. Eastern Michigan Eagles; 6-foot-1, 295-pound / Freshman / Defensive lineman.
  Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Toledo Rockets. Oct. 7, TBA.
• Brian Bravo - Joliet Catholic H.S.; North Aurora, Illinois. Purdue Boilermakers; 6-foot-2, 195-pound / Junior / Kicker.
  Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Purdue Boilermakers. Oct. 7, TBA.
• 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 McKendree Bearcats. Oct. 7, 2:00 p.m.
• Chad Beebe - Aurora Christian H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. Niu Huskies; 5-foot-9, 182-pound redshirt / Senior / Wide receiver.
  Kent State Golden Flashes vs Niu Huskies. Oct. 7, 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.
  Michigan State Spartans vs Michigan State Spartans. Oct. 7, TBA.
• Chris Kantzavelos - Bartlett H.S.; Bartlett, Illinois. Central Michigan Chippewas; 6-foot-3, 260-pound / Senior / Defensive lineman.
  Central Michigan Chippewas vs Ohio Bobcats. Oct. 7, TBA.
• Christian Gibbs - Waubonsie Valley H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. Illinois State Redbirds; 6-foot-1, 195-pound / Senior / Wide receiver.
  Illinois State Redbirds vs Northern Arizona Lumberjacks. Oct. 7, TBA.
• Colin Thurston - Batavia H.S.; Batavia, Illinois. Butler Bulldogs; 6-foot, 210-pound redshirt / Freshman / Linebacker.
  Butler Bulldogs vs Morehead State Eagles. Oct. 7, 1:00 p.m.
• Daniel Santacaterina - Geneva H.S.; Geneva, Illinois. Niu Huskies; 6-foot-1, 205-pound redshirt / Sophomore / Quarterback.
  Kent State Golden Flashes vs Niu Huskies. Oct. 7, 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 Ohio Bobcats. Oct. 7, TBA.
• David Knudsen - West H.S.; St. Charles, Illinois. Northwood Timberwolves; 6-foot, 167-pound / Junior / Kicker.
  Michigan Technological Huskies vs Northwood Timberwolves. Oct. 7, 1:00 p.m.
• Davontae Elam - St. Edwards H.S.; Elgin, Illinois. Northern Michigan Wildcats; 5-foot-10, 220-pound / Senior / Running back.
  Ashland Eagles vs Northern Michigan Wildcats. Oct. 7, 1:00 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 University Of Minnesota Crookston Golden Eagles. Oct. 7, 1:00 p.m.
• Drake Spears - West Aurora H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. Western Michigan Broncos; 6-foot-1, 220-pound / Sophomore / Linebacker.
  Western Michigan Broncos vs University At Buffalo Bulls. Oct. 7, 3:30 p.m.
• Drew Franklin - Kaneland H.S.; Sugar Grove, Illinois. Saginaw Valley State Cardinals; 6-foot, 170-pound / Freshman / Kicker.
  Davenport Panthers vs Saginaw Valley State Cardinals. Oct. 7, 3:00 p.m.
• Erin Morgan - Metea Valley H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. Drake Bulldogs; 6-foot-2, 212-pound / Junior / Defensive lineman.
  Dayton Flyers vs Drake Bulldogs. Oct. 7, 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 Northern Arizona Lumberjacks. Oct. 7, TBA.
• Gary Koehring - Kaneland H.s. H.S.; Kaneville, Illinois. St. Cloud State Huskies; 6-foot, 222-pound / Senior / Linebacker.
  St. Cloud State Huskies vs University Of Minnesota Crookston Golden Eagles. Oct. 7, 1:00 p.m.
• Gavin Dineen - Marian Central Catholic H.S.; Algonquin, Illinois. Drake Bulldogs; 6-foot-2, 287-pound / Sophomore / Defensive lineman.
  Dayton Flyers vs Drake Bulldogs. Oct. 7, 1:00 p.m.
• Griffin Becker - Waubonsie Valley H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. Truman State Bulldogs; 5-foot-11, 202-pound / Sophomore / Defensive back.
  Southwest Baptist Bearcats vs Truman State Bulldogs. Oct. 7, 1:00 p.m.
• Hayden Sak - West Aurora H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. Niu Huskies; 6-foot-2, 254-pound / Junior / Long snapper.
  Kent State Golden Flashes vs Niu Huskies. Oct. 7, 2:30 p.m.
• Isaac Hawn - St. Charles North H.S.; St. Charles, Illinois. Niu Huskies; 6-foot-6, 302-pound / Freshman / Offensive lineman.
  Kent State Golden Flashes vs Niu Huskies. Oct. 7, 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 Minnesota State Moorhead Dragons. Oct. 7, 2:00 p.m.
• Jacob Keller - Fenwick H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. University Of Northern Iowa Panthers; 6-foot-4, 210-pound / Freshman / Quarterback.
  Western Illinois Leathernecks vs University Of Northern Iowa Panthers. Oct. 7, 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 Morehead State Eagles. Oct. 7, 1:00 p.m.
• Jake Hlava - Batavia H.S.; Batavia, Illinois. Niu Huskies; 6-foot-2, 240-pound redshirt / Sophomore / Defensive end.
  Kent State Golden Flashes vs Niu Huskies. Oct. 7, 2:30 p.m.
• Jake Amrhein - South Elgin H.S.; South Elgin, Illinois. Wayne State Warriors; 6-foot-4, 220-pound redshirt / Freshman / Quarterback.
  Grand Valley State Lakers vs Wayne State Warriors. Oct. 7, 6:00 p.m.
• Jeremy Marshall - Dundee Crown H.S.; Algonquin, Illinois. Northwood Timberwolves; 6-foot-1, 291-pound / Junior / Offensive lineman.
  Michigan Technological Huskies vs Northwood Timberwolves. Oct. 7, 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 Ohio Bobcats. Oct. 7, TBA.
• Jonathan Harris - Waubonsie Valley H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. Lindenwood Lions; 6-foot-5, 275-pound / Sophomore / Defensive end.
  Lindenwood Lions vs Missouri Western State Griffons. Oct. 7, 1:00 p.m.
• Jordan Glasgow - Marmion Academy H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. Michigan Wolverines; 6-foot-1, 210-pound / Sophomore / Safety.
  Michigan State Spartans vs Michigan Wolverines. Oct. 7, TBA.
• Jordan Bergren - St. Charles North H.S.; Elgin, Illinois. Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks; 6-foot-4, 240-pound / Sophomore / Defensive end.
  Augustana Vikings vs Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks. Oct. 7, 1:30 p.m.
• Jordan Smith - Elgin H.S.; Elgin, Illinois. Quincy Hawks; 6-foot, 199-pound redshirt / Sophomore / Wide receiver.
  Quincy Hawks vs Southwest Baptist Bearcats. Oct. 1, 2:00 p.m.
• Jordan Smith - Elgin H.S.; Elgin, Illinois. Quincy Hawks; 6-foot, 199-pound redshirt / Sophomore / Wide receiver.
  William Jewell Cardinals vs Quincy Hawks. Oct. 1, 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 Southwest Baptist Bearcats. Oct. 1, 2:00 p.m.
• Julian Ramos - East Aurora H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. Quincy Hawks; 5-foot-9, 162-pound redshirt / Sophomore / Defensive back.
  William Jewell Cardinals vs Quincy Hawks. Oct. 1, 6:00 p.m.
• Justin Taormina - Geneva Community H.S.; Geneva, Illinois. Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks; 5-foot-10, 190-pound redshirt / Freshman / Tailback.
  Augustana Vikings vs Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks. Oct. 7, 1:30 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 University Of Nebraska At Kearney Lopers. Oct. 7, 2:00 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 University Of Northern Iowa Panthers. Oct. 7, 4:00 p.m.
• Lance Arni - Geneva, Community H.S.; Geneva, Illinois. Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks; 6-foot-2, 220-pound / Freshman / Linebacker.
  Augustana Vikings vs Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks. Oct. 7, 1:30 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 Drake Bulldogs. Oct. 7, 2:00 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 University At Buffalo Bulls. Oct. 7, 3:30 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 Akron Zips. Oct. 7, 3:30 p.m.
• Mark Konkle - Metea Valley H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. Hillsdale Chargers; 6-foot-5, 275-pound / Sophomore / Offensive lineman.
  Hillsdale Chargers vs Ohio Bobcats. Oct. 7, 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 Drake Bulldogs. Oct. 7, 2:00 p.m.
• Nick Kielbasa - Hampshire H.S.; Huntley, Illinois. Illinois State Redbirds; 5-foot-10, 220-pound / Senior / Running back.
  Illinois State Redbirds vs Northern Arizona Lumberjacks. Oct. 7, TBA.
• 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 Wayne State Warriors. Oct. 7, 6:00 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 Iowa Hawkeyes. Oct. 7, 11:00 a.m.
• Pace Temple - Geneva H.S.; Geneva, Illinois. Butler Bulldogs; 6-foot-1, 190-pound / Junior / Wide receiver.
  Butler Bulldogs vs Morehead State Eagles. Oct. 7, 1:00 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 Ohio Bobcats. Oct. 7, 12:00 p.m.
• Ryan Glasgow - Marmion Academy H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. Michigan Wolverines; 6-foot-4, 299-pound redshirt / Senior / Defensive tackle.
  Michigan State Spartans vs Michigan Wolverines. Oct. 7, TBA.
• Ryan Skibinski - Geneva H.S.; Geneva, Illinois. University Of Dayton Flyers; 5-foot-11, 173-pound / Sophomore / Wide receiver.
  University Of Dayton Flyers vs Drake Bulldogs. Oct. 7, 2:00 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 University Of Nebraska At Kearney Lopers. Oct. 7, 2:00 p.m.
• Ryan Ford - Huntley H.S.; Huntley, Illinois. Winona State Warriors; 5-foot-10, 180-pound / Sophomore / Defensive back.
  Winona State Warriors vs University Of Sioux Falls (s.d.) Cougars. Oct. 7, 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 Wayne State Warriors. Oct. 7, 1:00 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 University Of Minnesota Crookston Golden Eagles. Oct. 7, 1:00 p.m.
• Troy Fumagalli - Waubonsie Valley H.S.; Aurora, Illinois. Wisconsin Badgers; 6-foot-6, 248-pound / Senior / Tight end.
  Wisconsin Badgers vs Nebraska Cornhuskers. Oct. 7, TBA.
• Tyler Slamans - Kaneland H.S.; Sugar Grove, Illinois. Western Illinois Leathernecks; 6-foot-3, 239-pound / Junior / Tight end.
  Western Illinois Leathernecks vs University Of Northern Iowa Panthers. Oct. 7, 4:00 p.m.
• Zack Clark - Hoffman Estates H.S.; Hoffman Estates, Illinois. Drake Bulldogs; 6-foot-2, 289-pound / Sophomore / Offensive lineman.
  Dayton Flyers vs Drake Bulldogs. Oct. 7, 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 Wayne State Warriors. Oct. 7, 1:00 p.m.