Lake County Gazette

Athletes in Action tracks players with ties to communities within the Lake County Gazette coverage area as they compete at the collegiate level. The following football players will compete during the week of Nov. 5 to Nov. 11.

• Aidan O'connell - Stevenson H.S.; Lincolnshire, Illinois. Purdue Boilermakers; 6-foot-3, 190-pound / Freshman / Quarterback.
  Purdue Boilermakers vs Northwestern Wildcats. Nov. 11, TBA.
• Andrew Spencer - Lakes Community H.S.; Lake Villa, Illinois. Winona State Warriors; 6-foot-1, 210-pound / Senior / Defensive back.
  Augustana Vikings vs Winona State Warriors. Nov. 9, 7:00 p.m.
• Artavius Nixon - Zion-Benton H.S.; Zion, Illinois. Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks; 5-foot-9, 175-pound / Sophomore / Tailback.
  Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks vs Sioux Falls Cougars. Nov. 11, 12:00 p.m.
• Atakan Pekpolat; Libertyville, Illinois. Michigan Technological Huskies; 6-foot, 250-pound / Freshman / Offensive lineman.
  Ferris State Bulldogs vs Michigan Technological Huskies. Nov. 11, 12:00 p.m.
• Ben Kimpler - Libertyville H.S.; Libertyville, Illinois. Miami Of Ohio Redhawks; 6-foot-5, 247-pound redshirt / Freshman / Defensive line.
  Akron Zips vs Miami Of Ohio Redhawks. Nov. 7, 7:30 p.m.
• Brian Ranallo - Deerfield H.S.; Deerfield, Illinois. Butler Bulldogs; 6-foot, 210-pound redshirt / Freshman / Defensive back.
  Valparaiso Crusaders vs Butler Bulldogs. Nov. 11, 1:00 p.m.
• Cade Gilbert - Adlai E. Stevenson H.S.; Lincolnshire, Illinois. Drake Bulldogs; 6-foot-1, 258-pound / Sophomore / Offensive lineman.
  Drake Bulldogs vs Campbell Camel. Nov. 11, 12:00 p.m.
• Caleb Reams - Warren Township H.S.; Gurnee, Illinois. University Of Illinois Fighting Illini; 6-foot-2, 250-pound / Sophomore / Tight end.
  Indiana Hoosiers vs University Of Illinois Fighting Illini. Nov. 11, TBA.
• Camden Boyle - Lake Zurich H.S.; Lake Zurich, Illinois. Southeast Missouri State Redhawks; 5-foot-10, 214-pound redshirt / Freshman / Long snapper.
  Southeast Missouri State Redhawks vs Tennessee State Tigers. Nov. 11, 2:00 p.m.
• Cameron Ruiz - Lakes Community H.S.; Lake Villa, Illinois. Northwestern Wildcats; 5-foot-11, 162-pound / Freshman / Defensive back.
  Purdue Boilermakers vs Northwestern Wildcats. Nov. 11, TBA.
• Cameron Green - Stevenson H.S.; Buffalo Grove, Illinois. Northwestern Wildcats; 6-foot-3, 223-pound / Sophomore / Running back.
  Purdue Boilermakers vs Northwestern Wildcats. Nov. 11, TBA.
• Charlie Reinkemeyer - Lake Forest H.S.; Lake Forest, Illinois. University Of Illinois Fighting Illini; 5-foot-11, 175-pound / Freshman / Quarterback.
  Indiana Hoosiers vs University Of Illinois Fighting Illini. Nov. 11, TBA.
• Cole Kmet - St. Viator H.S.; Lake Barrington, Illinois. Notre Dame Fighting Irish; 6-foot-5, 256-pound / Freshman / Tight end.
  Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs University Of Miami Hurricanes. Nov. 11, TBA.
• Cole Anderson - Warren Township H.S.; Gurnee, Illinois. Illinois State Redbirds; 6-foot-4, 285-pound / Sophomore / Offensive lineman.
  Illinois State Redbirds vs South Dakota Coyotes. Nov. 11, 2:00 p.m.
• Cristian Volpentesta - Highland Park H.S.; Highland Park, Illinois. Wisconsin Badgers; 5-foot-9, 191-pound / Freshman / Centerback.
  Iowa Hawkeyes vs Wisconsin Badgers. Nov. 11, TBA.
• Daniel Kubiuk - Barrington H.S.; Barrington, Illinois. Northwestern Wildcats; 6-foot-1, 214-pound / Junior / Holder/punter.
  Purdue Boilermakers vs Northwestern Wildcats. Nov. 11, TBA.
• Danny Carollo - Lake Forest H.S.; Lake Forest, Illinois. Purdue Boilermakers; 6-foot, 205-pound redshirt / Freshman / Quarterback.
  Purdue Boilermakers vs Northwestern Wildcats. Nov. 11, TBA.
• Dea'veon Harden - Zion Benton Township H.S.; Zion, Illinois. McKendree Bearcats; 6-foot-4, 295-pound / Freshman / Offensive lineman.
  McKendree Bearcats vs Truman State Bulldogs. Nov. 11, 1:00 p.m.
• Drake Randall - Vernon Hills H.S.; Vernon Hills, Illinois. Missouri Of Science And Technology Miners; 6-foot-3, 275-pound / Senior / Offensive lineman.
  Quincy Hawks vs Missouri Of Science And Technology Miners. Nov. 11, 1:00 p.m.
• Dylan Draka - Wheeling H.S.; Wheeling, Illinois. Illinois State Redbirds; 6-foot, 240-pound redshirt / Freshman / Linebacker.
  Illinois State Redbirds vs South Dakota Coyotes. Nov. 11, 2:00 p.m.
• Emanuel Jones - Mundelein H.S.; Mundelein, Illinois. Northwest Missouri State Bearcats; 5-foot-11, 207-pound / Junior / Running back.
  Northwest Missouri State Bearcats vs Missouri Western State Griffons. Nov. 11, 1:00 p.m.
• Erik Fuller - Wauconda H.S.; Wauconda, Illinois. Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks; 6-foot-3, 235-pound / Senior / Tight end.
  Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks vs Sioux Falls Cougars. Nov. 11, 12:00 p.m.
• Ethan Tabel - Barrington H.S.; Barrington, Illinois. University Of Illinois Fighting Illini; 6-foot, 220-pound redshirt / Freshman / Long snapper.
  Indiana Hoosiers vs University Of Illinois Fighting Illini. Nov. 11, TBA.
• Griffin Hill - Antioch H.s. H.S.; Antioch, Illinois. University Of Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs; 5-foot-8, 210-pound redshirt / Freshman / Running back.
  University Of Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs vs Saint Mary Cardinals. Nov. 11, 12:00 p.m.
• Henry Marchese - Stevenson H.S.; Vernon Hills, Illinois. Iowa Hawkeyes; 6-foot-3, 190-pound / Freshman / Wide receiver.
  Iowa Hawkeyes vs Wisconsin Badgers. Nov. 11, TBA.
• Jack Sorenson - Stevenson H.S.; Kildeer, Illinois. Miami Of Ohio Redhawks; 6-foot, 193-pound redshirt / Freshman / Wide receiver.
  Akron Zips vs Miami Of Ohio Redhawks. Nov. 7, 7:30 p.m.
• Jack Wayland - Carmel Catholic H.S.; Hawthorn Woods, Illinois. Butler Bulldogs; 6-foot-4, 225-pound redshirt / Freshman / Defensive lineman.
  Valparaiso Crusaders vs Butler Bulldogs. Nov. 11, 1:00 p.m.
• Jacob Swartz - Highland Park H.S.; Highland Park, Illinois. Miami Of Ohio Redhawks; 5-foot-11, 180-pound / Freshman / Kicker/punter.
  Akron Zips vs Miami Of Ohio Redhawks. Nov. 7, 7:30 p.m.
• Jacob Balder - Deerfield H.S.; Deerfield, Illinois. Butler Bulldogs; 5-foot-10, 190-pound redshirt / Senior / Defensive back.
  Valparaiso Crusaders vs Butler Bulldogs. Nov. 11, 1:00 p.m.
• Jake Balliu - Community Lakes H.S.; Lake Villa, Illinois. Winona State Warriors; 5-foot-9, 175-pound redshirt / Freshman / Wide receiver.
  Augustana Vikings vs Winona State Warriors. Nov. 9, 7:00 p.m.
• Jason Harris - Barrington H.S.; Barrington, Illinois. Illinois State Redbirds; 6-foot-5, 245-pound / Sophomore / Defensive lineman.
  Illinois State Redbirds vs South Dakota Coyotes. Nov. 11, 2:00 p.m.
• Jimmy Marchese - Stevenson H.S.; Vernon Hills, Illinois. University Of Illinois Fighting Illini; 6-foot-2, 220-pound / Sophomore / Linebacker.
  Indiana Hoosiers vs University Of Illinois Fighting Illini. Nov. 11, TBA.
• Joe Zumpano - Warren Township H.S.; Gurnee, Illinois. University Of Indianapolis Greyhounds; 6-foot-5, 279-pound redshirt / Sophomore / Offensive lineman.
  Notre Dame Falcons vs University Of Indianapolis Greyhounds. Nov. 11, 1:00 p.m.
• Joey Lindstrom - Lake Zurich H.S.; Hawthorn Woods, Illinois. Butler Bulldogs; 6-foot-4, 205-pound redshirt / Freshman / Quarterback.
  Valparaiso Crusaders vs Butler Bulldogs. Nov. 11, 1:00 p.m.
• John Shannon - Loyola Academy H.S.; Lake Forest, Illinois. Notre Dame Fighting Irish; 6-foot-2, 230-pound / Sophomore / Long snapper.
  Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs University Of Miami Hurricanes. Nov. 11, TBA.
• John Mcarthur - Lake Forest H.S.; Lake Forest, Illinois. Butler Bulldogs; 6-foot, 265-pound redshirt / Sophomore / Offensive lineman.
  Valparaiso Crusaders vs Butler Bulldogs. Nov. 11, 1:00 p.m.
• Josh Maize - Deerfield H.S.; Deerfield, Illinois. Miami Of Ohio Redhawks; 6-foot-3, 242-pound / Freshman / Defensive line.
  Akron Zips vs Miami Of Ohio Redhawks. Nov. 7, 7:30 p.m.
• Justin Bergeron - Lakes Community H.S.; Lindenhurst, Illinois. Winona State Warriors; 6-foot-3, 225-pound / Senior / Wide receiver.
  Augustana Vikings vs Winona State Warriors. Nov. 9, 7:00 p.m.
• Kevin Gilbert - Deerfield H.S.; Deerfield, Illinois. Butler Bulldogs; 6-foot, 235-pound redshirt / Sophomore / Tight end.
  Valparaiso Crusaders vs Butler Bulldogs. Nov. 11, 1:00 p.m.
• Luke Shepherd - Grayslake Central H.s. H.S.; Grayslake, Illinois. St. Cloud State Huskies; 6-foot-3, 265-pound redshirt / Freshman / Tight end.
  St. Cloud State Huskies vs Minot State Beavers. Nov. 11, 1:00 p.m.
• Matt Morrissey - Adlai E. Stevenson H.S.; Lincolnshire, Illinois. Michigan State Spartans; 6-foot-3, 209-pound / Junior / Safety.
  Michigan State Spartans vs Ohio State Buckeyes. Nov. 11, TBA.
• Michael Marchese - Stevenson H.S.; Vernon Hills, Illinois. University Of Illinois Fighting Illini; 6-foot-3, 190-pound / Freshman / Defensive back.
  Indiana Hoosiers vs University Of Illinois Fighting Illini. Nov. 11, TBA.
• Mike James - Adlai E. Stevenson H.S.; Long Grove, Illinois. Wisconsin Badgers; 6-foot-3, 234-pound / Freshman / Middle linebacker.
  Iowa Hawkeyes vs Wisconsin Badgers. Nov. 11, TBA.
• Riley Lees - Libertyville H.S.; Libertyville, Illinois. Northwestern Wildcats; 6-foot, 195-pound redshirt / Freshman / Wide receiver.
  Purdue Boilermakers vs Northwestern Wildcats. Nov. 11, TBA.
• Ryan Mullen - Lakes Community H.S.; Lake Villa, Illinois. Miami Of Ohio Redhawks; 6-foot-3, 290-pound / Junior / Offensive line.
  Akron Zips vs Miami Of Ohio Redhawks. Nov. 7, 7:30 p.m.
• Scott Miller - Barrington H.S.; Barrington, Illinois. Bowling Green Falcons; 5-foot-10, 160-pound / Junior / Wide receiver.
  Bowling Green Falcons vs University At Buffalo Bulls. Nov. 7, 7:30 p.m.
• Sean Lynch - Lake Zurich H.S.; Hawthorn Woods, Illinois. Drake Bulldogs; 5-foot-9, 179-pound / Senior / Defensive back.
  Drake Bulldogs vs Campbell Camel. Nov. 11, 12:00 p.m.
• Sean Foster - Carmel Catholic H.S.; Mundelein, Illinois. Iowa State Cyclones; 6-foot-8, 304-pound redshirt / Freshman / Offensive lineman.
  Oklahoma Sooners vs Iowa State Cyclones. Nov. 11, TBA.
• T.j. Pfaff - Lakes Community H.S.; Lake Villa, Illinois. Wisconsin Badgers; 6-foot-1, 244-pound / Junior / Middle linebacker.
  Iowa Hawkeyes vs Wisconsin Badgers. Nov. 11, TBA.
• Tim Vestuto - Stevenson H.S.; Kildeer, Illinois. Butler Bulldogs; 6-foot-1, 195-pound redshirt / Sophomore / Running back.
  Valparaiso Crusaders vs Butler Bulldogs. Nov. 11, 1:00 p.m.
• Titus Booker - Grayslake North H.S.; Round Lake Beach, Illinois. Wisconsin Badgers; 5-foot-11, 195-pound / Sophomore / Centerback.
  Iowa Hawkeyes vs Wisconsin Badgers. Nov. 11, TBA.
• Tommy Froman - Christian Liberty Academy H.S.; Lake Barrington, Illinois. Hillsdale Chargers; 5-foot-9, 178-pound redshirt / Freshman / Defensive back.
  Hillsdale Chargers vs Lake Erie Storm. Nov. 11, 2:00 p.m.
• Tommy Kennedy - Lake Forest H.S.; Lake Bluff, Illinois. Butler Bulldogs; 6-foot-4, 275-pound redshirt / Sophomore / Offensive lineman.
  Valparaiso Crusaders vs Butler Bulldogs. Nov. 11, 1:00 p.m.
• Tyler Urban; Wheeling, Illinois. Michigan Technological Huskies; 5-foot-11, 170-pound / Freshman / Wide receiver.
  Ferris State Bulldogs vs Michigan Technological Huskies. Nov. 11, 12:00 p.m.
• Tyler Lazarz - Antioch Community H.S.; Antioch, Illinois. Minnesota State Moorhead Dragons; 6-foot-4, 260-pound / Junior / Offensive lineman.
  Minnesota State Moorhead Dragons vs Bemidji State Beavers. Nov. 11, 1:00 p.m.
• Zach Novoselsky - Adlai E. Stevenson H.S.; Lincolnshire, Illinois. Western Michigan Broncos; 6-foot-5, 300-pound redshirt / Junior / Offensive lineman.
  Kent State Golden Flashes vs Western Michigan Broncos. Nov. 8, 7:00 p.m.
• Zavier Barnes - Carmel Catholic H.S.; Mundelein, Illinois. Saginaw Valley State Cardinals; 6-foot-3, 205-pound / Freshman / Linebacker.
  Saginaw Valley State Cardinals vs Ashland Eagles. Nov. 11, 1:00 p.m.