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Friday, November 14, 2025

Which ex-Lake County area high school athletes are scheduled for action the week starting Monday, Nov. 17?

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Jason Hicks and Lukas Van Ness

Jason Hicks and Lukas Van Ness

The week starting Monday, Nov. 17 will feature action from these former Lake County area high school stars.

AJ Morgan
UIC Flames
Guard
Freshman
6′5″ 213
Vernon Hills High School
Hometown: Vernon Hills
Next Game: vs. High Point Panthers, Thursday, Nov. 20, 1:30 p.m.

Adam Bogenski
Drake Bulldogs
Sophomore
6′4″ 210
Mundelein High School
Hometown: Mundelein
Next Game: vs. Morehead State Eagles, Saturday, Nov. 22, 12 p.m.

Adam Saul
Ball State Cardinals
Punter
Senior
6′6″ 186
Warren Township High School
Hometown: Gurnee
Next Game: vs. Toledo Rockets, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2 p.m.

Aidan Sharpe McClary
Western Illinois Leathernecks
Freshman
6′6″ 315
Barrington High School
Hometown: Barrington
Next Game: vs. Gardner–Webb Runnin' Bulldogs, Saturday, Nov. 22, 1:30 p.m.

Aidyn Boone
Elmhurst Bluejays
Forward
Junior
6′5″ 230
Libertyville High School
Hometown: Libertyville
Next Game: vs. Illinois Blueboys, Saturday, Nov. 22, 3 p.m.

Ajayi Ajaga
Youngstown State Penguins
Defensive lineman
Junior
6′4″ 240
Carmel Catholic High School
Hometown: Grayslake
Next Game: vs. Northern Iowa Panthers, Saturday, Nov. 22, 1 p.m.

Alayna Soukup
Lewis Flyers
Guard
Senior
5′8″
Lake Zurich High School
Hometown: Lake Zurich
Next Game: vs. Davenport Panthers, Thursday, Nov. 20, 5:30 p.m.

Albert Murillo
Dayton Flyers
Offensive lineman
Freshman
6′4″ 312
Adlai Stevenson High School
Hometown: Highland Park
Next Game: vs. Davidson Wildcats, Saturday, Nov. 22, 1 p.m.

Alec Schmidts
Illinois Wesleyan Titans
Forward
Sophomore
6′5″
Barrington High School
Hometown: Barrington
Next Game: vs. Chicago Maroons, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 7 p.m.

Alex DeBrincat
Detroit Red Wings
Right wing
5′8″ 180
Forest Lake Academy
Hometown: Farmington Hills
Next Game: vs. Seattle Kraken, Tuesday, Nov. 18, 7 p.m.

Amar Augillard
Milwaukee Panthers
Guard
Senior
6′5″ 225
Zion-Benton Township High School
Hometown: Zion
Next Game: vs. Wichita State Shockers, Saturday, Nov. 22, 6 p.m.

Amari Leflore
McMurry War Hawks
Guard
Senior
6′1″
Waukegan High School
Hometown: Waukegan
Next Game: vs. Texas–Permian Basin Falcons, Tuesday, Nov. 18, 7 p.m.

Andre Szmyt
Cleveland Browns
Kicker
6′0″ 200
Vernon Hills High School
Hometown: Lake Forest
Next Game: vs. Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Nov. 23, 1:05 p.m.

Asa Thomas
Furman Paladins
Guard
Sophomore
6′7″ 200
Lake Forest High School
Hometown: Lake Forest
Next Game: vs. Ohio Christian Trailblazers, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 6:30 p.m.

Ashley Mahlum
Illinois Wesleyan Titans
Guard
Freshman
5′10″
Barrington High School
Hometown: Barrington
Next Game: vs. Hope Flying Dutch, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2 p.m.

Benjamin Wilson
Drake Bulldogs
Senior
6′2″ 200
Warren Township High School
Hometown: Greenville
Next Game: vs. Morehead State Eagles, Saturday, Nov. 22, 12 p.m.

Blake Ellingson
Drake Bulldogs
Graduate
6′2″ 211
Libertyville High School
Hometown: Libertyville
Next Game: vs. Morehead State Eagles, Saturday, Nov. 22, 12 p.m.

Brandon Hansen
Illinois Fighting Illini
Offensive lineman
Sophomore
6′6″ 335
Mundelein High School
Hometown: Mundelein
Next Game: vs. Wisconsin Badgers, Saturday, Nov. 22, 12 a.m.

Brandon Lieb
Illinois State Redbirds
Forward
Graduate
7′1″ 250
Deerfield High School
Hometown: Deerfield
Next Game: vs. Rockford Regents, Thursday, Nov. 20, 7 p.m.

Brecken Carsello
Carthage Firebirds
Forward
Sophomore
6′0″
Glenbrook North High School
Hometown: Northbrook
Next Game: vs. Hope Flying Dutch, Friday, Nov. 21, 7 p.m.

Brent Collar
Elmhurst Bluejays
Forward
Freshman
6′5″ 210
Wheeling High School
Hometown: Wheeling
Next Game: vs. Illinois Blueboys, Saturday, Nov. 22, 3 p.m.

Brock Uihlein
Miami RedHawks
Sophomore
6′1″ 226
Lake Forest High School
Hometown: Lake Forest
Next Game: vs. Buffalo Bulls, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 7 p.m.

Bryce Smith
North Central Cardinals
Forward
Sophomore
6′7″ 210
Carmel Catholic High School
Hometown: Antioch
Next Game: vs. UW - Platteville Pioneers, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 7 p.m.

Bryce Wolf
Arizona Christian Firestorm
Guard
Junior
5′7″
Glenbrook North High School
Hometown: Northbrook
Next Game: vs. Ottawa Spirit, Thursday, Nov. 20, 6 p.m.

Charlie Jones
Cincinnati Bengals
Wide receiver
6′0″ 190
Deerfield High School
Hometown: Deerfield
Next Game: vs. New England Patriots, Sunday, Nov. 23, 1 p.m.

Chloe Gonzalez
De Pauw Tigers
Guard
Sophomore
5′10″
Glenbrook South High School
Hometown: Glenview
Next Game: vs. Millikin Big Blue, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 5:30 p.m.

Ciara McMahon
Carroll Pioneers
Guard
Sophomore
5′6″
Rolling Meadows High School
Hometown: Mount Prospect
Next Game: vs. UW Whitewater Warhawks, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 5:30 p.m.

Cooper Noard
Cornell Big Red
Guard
Senior
6′2″ 200
Glenbrook South High School
Hometown: Glenview
Next Game: vs. Army Black Knights, Tuesday, Nov. 18, 8 p.m.

Cray Paich
Cincinnati Bearcats
Offensive lineman
Freshman
6′5″ 315
Glenbrook North High School
Hometown: Northbrook
Next Game: vs. BYU Cougars, Saturday, Nov. 22, 12 a.m.

Danny Orgler
Butler Bulldogs
Senior
6′2″ 235
Adlai Stevenson High School
Hometown: Buffalo Grove
Next Game: vs. Valparaiso Beacons, Saturday, Nov. 22, 12 p.m.

Danny Vuckovic
Northern Illinois Huskies
Punter
Sophomore
6′1″ 206
Lake Zurich High School
Hometown: Kildeer
Next Game: vs. Western Michigan Broncos, Tuesday, Nov. 18, 6 p.m.

Danny Wolf
Brooklyn Nets
Forward
6′11″ 250
Forest Lake Academy
Hometown: Glencoe
Next Game: vs. Boston Celtics, Tuesday, Nov. 18, 7:30 p.m.

David Akinbosoye
Valparaiso Beacons
Defensive back
Freshman
6′2″ 175
Adlai Stevenson High School
Hometown: Buffalo Grove
Next Game: vs. Butler Bulldogs, Saturday, Nov. 22, 12 p.m.

Dev'ion Reynolds
Northern Illinois Huskies
Cornerback
Freshman
6′1″ 190
Carmel Catholic High School
Hometown: Zion
Next Game: vs. Western Michigan Broncos, Tuesday, Nov. 18, 6 p.m.

Dillon Fitzpatrick
Dayton Flyers
Running back
Freshman
5′9″ 214
Barrington High School
Hometown: North Barrington
Next Game: vs. Davidson Wildcats, Saturday, Nov. 22, 1 p.m.

Dino Kaliakmanis
Rutgers Scarlet Knights
Senior
6′1″ 199
Antioch Community High School
Hometown: Antioch
Next Game: vs. Ohio State Buckeyes, Saturday, Nov. 22, 4 p.m.

Drew Peterson
Charlotte Hornets
Forward
6′8″ 205
Libertyville High School
Hometown: Libertyville
Next Game: vs. Toronto Raptors, Monday, Nov. 17, 7:30 p.m.

Elinor Lindal
Saint Xavier Cougars
Guard
Freshman
5′9″
Libertyville High School
Hometown: Libertyville
Next Game: vs. CCSJ Crimson Wave, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 5:30 p.m.

Evan Salvador
Elmhurst Bluejays
Guard
Freshman
6′0″ 180
Mundelein High School
Hometown: Mundelein
Next Game: vs. Illinois Blueboys, Saturday, Nov. 22, 3 p.m.

Griffin Daun
Carthage Firebirds
Guard and forward
Senior
6′3″ 175
Wauconda High School
Hometown: Wauconda
Next Game: vs. Maryville Scots, Friday, Nov. 21, 5 p.m.

Griffin Suren
Dayton Flyers
Freshman
6′5″ 215
Adlai Stevenson High School
Hometown: Lincolnshire
Next Game: vs. Davidson Wildcats, Saturday, Nov. 22, 1 p.m.

Harlon May
Western Illinois Leathernecks
Defensive back
Freshman
6′1″ 190
Carmel Catholic High School
Hometown: Mundelein
Next Game: vs. Gardner–Webb Runnin' Bulldogs, Saturday, Nov. 22, 1:30 p.m.

Hunter Welcing
Northwestern Wildcats
Tight end
Junior
6′3″ 240
Lake Zurich High School
Hometown: Deer Park
Next Game: vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers, Saturday, Nov. 22, 12 a.m.

Ian Tepas
Miami RedHawks
Wide receiver
Freshman
6′0″ 202
Barrington High School
Hometown: Barrington
Next Game: vs. Buffalo Bulls, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 7 p.m.

J.R. Flood
Drake Bulldogs
Linebacker
Senior
6′1″ 220
Glenbrook North High School
Hometown: Northbrook
Next Game: vs. Morehead State Eagles, Saturday, Nov. 22, 12 p.m.

JT Compher
Detroit Red Wings
Left wing
6′0″ 191
Glenbrook North High School
Hometown: Northbrook
Next Game: vs. Seattle Kraken, Tuesday, Nov. 18, 7 p.m.

Jack DiSano
Minnesota Golden Gophers
Tight end
Junior
6′3″ 250
Glenbrook South High School
Next Game: vs. Northwestern Wildcats, Saturday, Nov. 22, 12 a.m.

Jack Dwyer
Illinois State Redbirds
Defensive back
Senior
6′0″ 205
Lake Zurich High School
Hometown: Hawthorn Woods
Next Game: vs. Southern Illinois Salukis, Saturday, Nov. 22, 12 p.m.

Jack Reece
Richmond Spiders
Freshman
6′3″ 280
Lakes Community High School
Hometown: Chatham
Next Game: vs. William & Mary Tribe, Saturday, Nov. 22, 1 p.m.

Jack Sanborn
Dallas Cowboys
Middle linebacker
6′2″ 234
Lake Zurich High School
Hometown: Lake Zurich
Next Game: vs. Las Vegas Raiders, Monday, Nov. 17, 5:15 p.m.

Jackson Reasoner
Drake Bulldogs
Offensive lineman
Sophomore
6′4″ 300
Carmel Catholic High School
Hometown: Third Lake
Next Game: vs. Morehead State Eagles, Saturday, Nov. 22, 12 p.m.

Jackson Wiegold
Ball State Cardinals
Linebacker
Senior
6′2″ 224
Vernon Hills High School
Hometown: Vernon Hills
Next Game: vs. Toledo Rockets, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2 p.m.

Jacob Wilk
Western Michigan Broncos
Offensive lineman
Freshman
6′6″ 274
Lake Zurich High School
Hometown: Lake Zurich
Next Game: vs. Northern Illinois Huskies, Tuesday, Nov. 18, 6 p.m.

Jailen Duffie
North Dakota State Bison
Sophomore
5′11″ 172
Warren Township High School
Hometown: Waukegan
Next Game: vs. St. Thomas Tommies, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2:30 p.m.

Jalen Brunson
New York Knicks
Guard
6′2″ 190
Adlai Stevenson High School
Hometown: New Brunswick
Next Game: vs. Miami Heat, Monday, Nov. 17, 7:30 p.m.

Jason Hicks
Butler Bulldogs
Long snapper and offensive lineman
Senior
6′3″ 290
Adlai Stevenson High School
Hometown: Buffalo Grove
Next Game: vs. Valparaiso Beacons, Saturday, Nov. 22, 12 p.m.

Jaycob Megna
Vegas Golden Knights
Defense
6′6″ 214
Glenbrook North High School
Hometown: Plantation
Next Game: vs. New York Rangers, Tuesday, Nov. 18, 10 p.m.

Jeremy Walton
Southeast Missouri State Redhawks
Outside linebacker
Senior
6′1″ 253
Warren Township High School
Hometown: Gurnee
Next Game: vs. Lindenwood Lions, Saturday, Nov. 22, 1 p.m.

Jessie Pakaski
Carthage Firebirds
Forward
Senior
5′10″
Wauconda High School
Hometown: Wauconda
Next Game: vs. Hope Flying Dutch, Friday, Nov. 21, 7 p.m.

Johnny Weber
Southeast Missouri State Redhawks
Freshman
6′5″ 213
Carmel Catholic High School
Hometown: Kenosha
Next Game: vs. Lindenwood Lions, Saturday, Nov. 22, 1 p.m.

Jordan McKie
Dayton Flyers
Freshman
5′10″ 190
Carmel Catholic High School
Hometown: Gurnee
Next Game: vs. Davidson Wildcats, Saturday, Nov. 22, 1 p.m.

Josh Fridman
Illinois Wesleyan Titans
Guard
Sophomore
5′10″
Glenbrook North High School
Hometown: Northbrook
Next Game: vs. Chicago Maroons, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 7 p.m.

Josh Holst
Northern Illinois Huskies
Sophomore
6′4″ 204
Libertyville High School
Hometown: Libertyville
Next Game: vs. Western Michigan Broncos, Tuesday, Nov. 18, 6 p.m.

Kai Kroeger
New Orleans Saints
Punter
6′3″ 213
Lake Forest High School
Next Game: vs. Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Nov. 23, 4:25 p.m.

Lane Hutson
Montréal Canadiens
Defense
5′9″ 162
Barrington High School
Hometown: Holland
Next Game: vs. Columbus Blue Jackets, Monday, Nov. 17, 7:30 p.m.

Laura Mahlum
Illinois Wesleyan Titans
Guard and forward
Senior
6′0″
Barrington High School
Hometown: Barrington
Next Game: vs. Hope Flying Dutch, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2 p.m.

Leo Scheidler
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Wide receiver
Senior
6′1″ 192
Lake Forest High School
Next Game: vs. Syracuse Orange, Saturday, Nov. 22, 3:30 p.m.

Liam Carney
Southern Illinois Salukis
Offensive lineman
Freshman
6′5″ 290
Wauconda High School
Hometown: Wauconda
Next Game: vs. Illinois State Redbirds, Saturday, Nov. 22, 12 p.m.

Lukas Van Ness
Green Bay Packers
Defensive lineman
6′5″ 272
Barrington High School
Hometown: Barrington
Next Game: vs. Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Nov. 23, 12 p.m.

Luke Jones
Fresno State Bulldogs
Wide receiver
Sophomore
5′10″ 157
Deerfield High School
Next Game: vs. Utah State Aggies, Saturday, Nov. 22, 7:30 p.m.

Luke Smith
Elmhurst Bluejays
Guard
Freshman
6′0″ 185
Addison Trail High School
Hometown: Bradley
Next Game: vs. Illinois Blueboys, Saturday, Nov. 22, 3 p.m.

Luke Woodson
Drake Bulldogs
Running back
Senior
5′11″ 205
Deerfield High School
Hometown: Deerfield
Next Game: vs. Morehead State Eagles, Saturday, Nov. 22, 12 p.m.

Madison Sears
Illinois Wesleyan Titans
Forward
Freshman
6′2″
Libertyville High School
Hometown: Libertyville
Next Game: vs. Hope Flying Dutch, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2 p.m.

Malachi McNeal
North Dakota Fighting Hawks
Senior
6′0″ 225
Warren Township High School
Hometown: Waukegan
Next Game: vs. South Dakota State Jackrabbits, Saturday, Nov. 22, 1 p.m.

Marko Arnautovic
North Park Vikings
Forward
Freshman
6′4″
Glenbrook South High School
Hometown: Glenview
Next Game: vs. Anderson Ravens, Saturday, Nov. 22, 4 p.m.

Mason Strader
Butler Bulldogs
Defensive back
Freshman
6′0″ 190
Libertyville High School
Hometown: Libertyville
Next Game: vs. Valparaiso Beacons, Saturday, Nov. 22, 12 p.m.

Mathew Gasior
Valparaiso Beacons
Offensive lineman
Freshman
6′0″ 275
Glenbrook North High School
Hometown: Northbrook
Next Game: vs. Butler Bulldogs, Saturday, Nov. 22, 12 p.m.

Michael Cosentino
Illinois State Redbirds
Kicker
Junior
5′7″ 160
Glenbrook North High School
Hometown: Northbrook
Next Game: vs. Southern Illinois Salukis, Saturday, Nov. 22, 12 p.m.

Molly Friesen
Washington Bears
Forward
Freshman
6′0″
Lake Zurich High School
Hometown: Lake Zurich
Next Game: vs. Millikin Big Blue, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2 p.m.

Nari Powers
Georgia State Panthers
Forward
Sophomore
6′0″
Warren Township High School
Hometown: Gurnee
Next Game: vs. Auburn Tigers, Monday, Nov. 17, 7 p.m.

Nathan Boldt
Illinois Wesleyan Titans
Forward
Senior
6′10″
Barrington High School
Hometown: Deer Park
Next Game: vs. Chicago Maroons, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 7 p.m.

Nicolas Flynn
Florida Gators
Defensive lineman
Junior
6′2″ 280
Forest Lake Academy
Hometown: Lake Forest
Next Game: vs. Tennessee Volunteers, Saturday, Nov. 22, 4:30 p.m.

Nolan Lazor
Brown Bears
Sophomore
6′5″ 210
Vernon Hills High School
Hometown: Vernon Hills
Next Game: vs. Dartmouth Big Green, Saturday, Nov. 22, 12 p.m.

Olivier-Maxence Prosper
Memphis Grizzlies
Forward
6′7″ 230
Forest Lake Academy
Hometown: Montreal
Next Game: vs. San Antonio Spurs, Tuesday, Nov. 18, 7 p.m.

Patrick Mahoney III
Illinois Fighting Illini
Long snapper
Sophomore
6′2″ 210
Glenbrook North High School
Hometown: Northbrook
Next Game: vs. Wisconsin Badgers, Saturday, Nov. 22, 12 a.m.

Patrick Schaller
Northwestern Wildcats
Tight end
Freshman
6′6″ 260
Glenbrook North High School
Hometown: Northbrook
Next Game: vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers, Saturday, Nov. 22, 12 a.m.

Rachel Kaus
Cornell Big Red
Guard and forward
Junior
6′0″
Lake Forest High School
Hometown: Lake Bluff
Next Game: vs. Colgate Raiders, Tuesday, Nov. 18, 6 p.m.

Ruben Popoca
Eastern Illinois Panthers
Sophomore
5′11″ 185
Carmel Catholic High School
Hometown: Mundelein
Next Game: vs. Alabama Crimson Tide, Saturday, Nov. 22, 1 p.m.

Ryan Martin
Dayton Flyers
Sophomore
6′0″ 196
Adlai Stevenson High School
Hometown: Lincolnshire
Next Game: vs. Davidson Wildcats, Saturday, Nov. 22, 1 p.m.

Scott Miller
Pittsburgh Steelers
Wide receiver
5′9″ 174
Barrington High School
Next Game: vs. Chicago Bears, Sunday, Nov. 23, 12 p.m.

Simon Weisserman
Elmhurst Bluejays
Forward
Junior
6′7″ 230
Forest Lake Academy
Hometown: Lake Forest
Next Game: vs. Illinois Blueboys, Saturday, Nov. 22, 3 p.m.

T.J. Edwards
Chicago Bears
Linebacker
6′0″ 228
Lakes Community High School
Hometown: Lake Villa
Next Game: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Nov. 23, 12 p.m.

Tommie Aberle
Butler Bulldogs
Linebacker
Freshman
6′2″ 200
Forest Lake Academy
Hometown: Lake Forest
Next Game: vs. Valparaiso Beacons, Saturday, Nov. 22, 12 p.m.

Tommy Lamberti
Western Illinois Leathernecks
Freshman
6′8″ 310
Carmel Catholic High School
Hometown: Mundelein
Next Game: vs. Gardner–Webb Runnin' Bulldogs, Saturday, Nov. 22, 1:30 p.m.

Tommy MacPherson
Cornell Big Red
Safety
Junior
6′2″ 184
Glenbrook South High School
Hometown: Glenview
Next Game: vs. Columbia Lions, Saturday, Nov. 22, 1 p.m.

Torey French
Indiana State Sycamores
Wide receiver
Freshman
5′9″ 185
Carmel Catholic High School
Hometown: Zion
Next Game: vs. Murray State Racers, Saturday, Nov. 22, 1 p.m.

Tyler Erkman
North Dakota Fighting Hawks
Defensive back
Sophomore
6′1″ 200
Lake Zurich High School
Next Game: vs. South Dakota State Jackrabbits, Saturday, Nov. 22, 1 p.m.

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