Metro East Sun

Athletes in Action tracks players with ties to communities within the Metro East Sun coverage area as they compete at the collegiate level. The following football players will compete during the week of Oct. 1 to Oct. 7.

• A.j. Epenesa - Edwardsville H.S.; Edwardsville, Illinois. Iowa Hawkeyes; 6-foot-5, 270-pound / Freshman / Defensive end.
  University Of Illinois Illini vs Iowa Hawkeyes. Oct. 7, 11:00 a.m.
• Andrew Deckard - Civic Memorial H.S.; Bethalto, Illinois. McKendree Bearcats; 6-foot-1, 340-pound / Freshman / Offensive lineman.
  University Of Indianapolis Grey Hounds vs McKendree Bearcats. Oct. 7, 1:00 p.m.
• Austin Bush - Highland H.S.; Highland, Illinois. Quincy Hawks; 6-foot-3, 305-pound / Sophomore / Offensive lineman.
  Quincy Hawks vs Southwest Baptist Bearcats. Oct. 1, 2:00 p.m.
• Austin Bush - Highland H.S.; Highland, Illinois. Quincy Hawks; 6-foot-3, 305-pound / Sophomore / Offensive lineman.
  William Jewell Cardinals vs Quincy Hawks. Oct. 1, 6:00 p.m.
• Brandon Deckard - Civic Memorial H.S.; Bethalto, Illinois. McKendree Bearcats; 6-foot-1, 290-pound / Freshman / Offensive lineman.
  University Of Indianapolis Grey Hounds vs McKendree Bearcats. Oct. 7, 1:00 p.m.
• Brendan Saak - Belleville East H.S.; Belleville, Illinois. Quincy Hawks; 5-foot-9, 165-pound / Senior / Wide receiver.
  Quincy Hawks vs Southwest Baptist Bearcats. Oct. 1, 2:00 p.m.
• Brendan Saak - Belleville East H.S.; Belleville, Illinois. Quincy Hawks; 5-foot-9, 165-pound / Senior / Wide receiver.
  William Jewell Cardinals vs Quincy Hawks. Oct. 1, 6:00 p.m.
• Brenden Dickmann - Edwardsville H.S.; Edwardsville, Illinois. McKendree Bearcats; 6-foot-4, 190-pound / Freshman / Quarterback.
  University Of Indianapolis Grey Hounds vs McKendree Bearcats. Oct. 7, 1:00 p.m.
• Chris Zobrist - Triad H.S.; Troy, Illinois. Western Illinois Leathernecks; 6-foot-3, 270-pound / Sophomore / Offensive lineman.
  Western Illinois Leathernecks vs University Of Northern Iowa Panthers. Oct. 7, 4:00 p.m.
• Chrys Colley - Edwardsville H.S.; Edwardsville, Illinois. Quincy Hawks; 6-foot-2, 175-pound / Sophomore / Defensive back.
  Quincy Hawks vs Southwest Baptist Bearcats. Oct. 1, 2:00 p.m.
• Chrys Colley - Edwardsville H.S.; Edwardsville, Illinois. Quincy Hawks; 6-foot-2, 175-pound / Sophomore / Defensive back.
  William Jewell Cardinals vs Quincy Hawks. Oct. 1, 6:00 p.m.
• Cj Miller - Belleville East H.S.; Fairview Heights, Illinois. University Of Central Missouri Mules; 6-foot-1, 300-pound redshirt / Freshman / Defensive lineman.
  University Of Central Missouri Mules vs University Of Nebraska At Kearney Lopers. Oct. 7, 2:00 p.m.
• Cole Foster - Columbia H.S.; Columbia, Illinois. McKendree Bearcats; 6-foot-5, 290-pound / Junior / Offensive lineman.
  University Of Indianapolis Grey Hounds vs McKendree Bearcats. Oct. 7, 1:00 p.m.
• Craig James - Edwardsville H.S.; Edwardsville, Illinois. Southern Illinois Carbondale Salukis; 5-foot-10, 191-pound / Senior / Cornerback.
  Southern Illinois Carbondale Salukis vs South Dakota Coyotes. Oct. 7, 6:00 p.m.
• Curt Mueller - Edwardsville H.S.; Edwardsville, Illinois. Northwest Missouri State Bearcats; 6-foot-4, 245-pound / Sophomore / Tight end.
  University Of Central Oklahoma Bronchos vs Northwest Missouri State Bearcats. Oct. 7, 1:30 p.m.
• Curtis Deckard - Civic Memorial H.S.; Bethalto, Illinois. McKendree Bearcats; 6-foot-4, 340-pound / Freshman / Offensive lineman.
  University Of Indianapolis Grey Hounds vs McKendree Bearcats. Oct. 7, 1:00 p.m.
• Darius Crochrell - Edwardsville H.S.; Edwardsville, Illinois. McKendree Bearcats; 6-foot-1, 195-pound / Senior / Wide receiver.
  University Of Indianapolis Grey Hounds vs McKendree Bearcats. Oct. 7, 1:00 p.m.
• Deion Norfleet - O'fallon H.S.; Fairview Heights, Illinois. McKendree Bearcats; 5-foot-9, 175-pound / Freshman / Wide receiver.
  University Of Indianapolis Grey Hounds vs McKendree Bearcats. Oct. 7, 1:00 p.m.
• Demarius Ward - Belleville East H.S.; Fairview Heights, Illinois. McKendree Bearcats; 5-foot-7, 165-pound / Sophomore / Running back.
  University Of Indianapolis Grey Hounds vs McKendree Bearcats. Oct. 7, 1:00 p.m.
• Desmond Chapple - Edwardsville H.S.; Edwardsville, Illinois. University Of Northern Iowa Panthers; 6-foot-5, 237-pound redshirt / Freshman / Defensive lineman.
  Western Illinois Leathernecks vs University Of Northern Iowa Panthers. Oct. 7, 4:00 p.m.
• Dillon Weiss - O'fallon Township H.S.; O'Fallon, Illinois. Truman State Bulldogs; 6-foot, 182-pound redshirt / Freshman / Defensive back.
  Southwest Baptist Bearcats vs Truman State Bulldogs. Oct. 7, 1:00 p.m.
• Dontae Johnson - O'fallon Township H.S.; O'Fallon, Illinois. Northwood Timberwolves; 6-foot, 158-pound redshirt / Freshman / Defensive back.
  Michigan Technological Huskies vs Northwood Timberwolves. Oct. 7, 1:00 p.m.
• Eddie Lusk - Triad H.S.; Maryville, Illinois. Eastern Illinois Panthers; 6-foot, 195-pound redshirt / Senior / Running back.
  Tennessee Technological Golden Eagles vs Eastern Illinois Panthers. Oct. 7, 6:00 p.m.
• Edwyn Brown - Belleville Althoff Catholic H.S.; Belleville, Illinois. Eastern Illinois Panthers; 6-foot-5, 180-pound / Freshman / Defensive back.
  Tennessee Technological Golden Eagles vs Eastern Illinois Panthers. Oct. 7, 6:00 p.m.
• Grant Snow - Columbia H.S.; Columbia, Illinois. Drake Bulldogs; 6-foot-2, 262-pound / Senior / Offensive lineman.
  Dayton Flyers vs Drake Bulldogs. Oct. 7, 1:00 p.m.
• Hayden Schmidt - Edwardsville H.S.; Glen Carbon, Illinois. William Jewell Cardinals; 6-foot-3, 210-pound redshirt / Junior / Tight end.
  William Jewell Cardinals vs Quincy Hawks. Oct. 7, 6:00 p.m.
• Isaiah Gray - East St. Louis H.S.; East St. Louis, Illinois. Lincoln Blue Tigers; 6-foot-2, 200-pound / Junior / Linebacker.
  Lincoln Blue Tigers vs Albany State Golden Rams. Oct. 7, 1:00 p.m.
• Israel Griffin - Belleville West H.S.; Belleville, Illinois. Truman State Bulldogs; 6-foot-4, 270-pound / Freshman / Offensive lineman.
  Southwest Baptist Bearcats vs Truman State Bulldogs. Oct. 7, 1:00 p.m.
• Jack Lanxon - Belleville West H.S.; Belleville, Illinois. Truman State Bulldogs; 5-foot-9, 185-pound / Freshman / Defensive back.
  Southwest Baptist Bearcats vs Truman State Bulldogs. Oct. 7, 1:00 p.m.
• Jaleel Ashford - St. Louis H.S.; Fairview Heights, Illinois. Kentucky State Thorobreds; , 0-pound / Freshman / .
  West Virginia State Yellow Jackets vs Kentucky State Thorobreds. Oct. 7, 1:30 p.m.
• James Knight - East St. Louis H.S.; East St. Louis, Illinois. University Of Illinois Fighting Illini; 5-foot-10, 205-pound / Freshman / Linebacker.
  University Of Illinois Fighting Illini vs Iowa Hawkeyes. Oct. 7, 11:00 a.m.
• Jawuan Johnson - New Boston [texas] H.S.; East St. Louis, Illinois. Niu Huskies; 5-foot-11, 218-pound redshirt / Junior / Linebacker.
  Kent State Golden Flashes vs Niu Huskies. Oct. 7, 2:30 p.m.
• Jaylon Bester - Althoff Catholic H.S.; Belleville, Illinois. Miami Of Ohio Redhawks; 5-foot-8, 165-pound / Freshman / Wide receiver.
  Bowling Green Falcons vs Miami Of Ohio Redhawks. Oct. 7, 12:00 p.m.
• Jeffery Brown Jr. - Belleville East H.S.; Fairview Heights, Illinois. McKendree Bearcats; 6-foot-1, 335-pound / Junior / Defensive lineman.
  University Of Indianapolis Grey Hounds vs McKendree Bearcats. Oct. 7, 1:00 p.m.
• Joe Mersinger - Triad H.S.; Troy, Illinois. Missouri Of Science And Technology Miners; 6-foot-4, 285-pound / Senior / Offensive lineman.
  Missouri Of Science And Technology Miners vs University Of St. Francis Fighting Saints. Oct. 7, 1:00 p.m.
• John Alvin Iii - Belleville East H.S.; Fairview Heights, Illinois. McKendree Bearcats; 5-foot-10, 210-pound / Junior / Linebacker.
  University Of Indianapolis Grey Hounds vs McKendree Bearcats. Oct. 7, 1:00 p.m.
• Johnny McKinney - Triad H.S.; Troy, Illinois. McKendree Bearcats; 5-foot-9, 225-pound redshirt / Freshman / Linebacker.
  University Of Indianapolis Grey Hounds vs McKendree Bearcats. Oct. 7, 1:00 p.m.
• Jordan Reichert - Collinsville H.S.; Collinsville, Illinois. McKendree Bearcats; 6-foot-3, 200-pound redshirt / Freshman / Quarterback.
  University Of Indianapolis Grey Hounds vs McKendree Bearcats. Oct. 7, 1:00 p.m.
• Jordan Wynn - Belleville West H.S.; Belleville, Illinois. Quincy Hawks; 6-foot, 170-pound / Sophomore / Defensive back.
  Quincy Hawks vs Southwest Baptist Bearcats. Oct. 1, 2:00 p.m.
• Jordan Wynn - Belleville West H.S.; Belleville, Illinois. Quincy Hawks; 6-foot, 170-pound / Sophomore / Defensive back.
  William Jewell Cardinals vs Quincy Hawks. Oct. 1, 6:00 p.m.
• Joseph Wolf - Freeburg H.S.; Belleville, Illinois. Quincy Hawks; 6-foot-2, 205-pound / Sophomore / Quarterback.
  Quincy Hawks vs Southwest Baptist Bearcats. Oct. 1, 2:00 p.m.
• Joseph Wolf - Freeburg H.S.; Belleville, Illinois. Quincy Hawks; 6-foot-2, 205-pound / Sophomore / Quarterback.
  William Jewell Cardinals vs Quincy Hawks. Oct. 1, 6:00 p.m.
• Josh Lovings - Alton H.S.; Alton, Illinois. McKendree Bearcats; 5-foot-10, 165-pound / Sophomore / Defensive back.
  University Of Indianapolis Grey Hounds vs McKendree Bearcats. Oct. 7, 1:00 p.m.
• Keenan Stegall - Alton H.S.; Alton, Illinois. Quincy Hawks; 6-foot-1, 180-pound / Sophomore / Defensive back.
  Quincy Hawks vs Southwest Baptist Bearcats. Oct. 1, 2:00 p.m.
• Keenan Stegall - Alton H.S.; Alton, Illinois. Quincy Hawks; 6-foot-1, 180-pound / Sophomore / Defensive back.
  William Jewell Cardinals vs Quincy Hawks. Oct. 1, 6:00 p.m.
• Kenny Knight - East St. Louis H.S.; East St. Louis, Illinois. Ball State Cardinals; 6-foot, 255-pound redshirt / Sophomore / Defensive tackle.
  Ball State Cardinals vs Akron Zips. Oct. 7, 3:30 p.m.
• Keyshone Young - Belleville East H.S.; East St. Louis, Illinois. Truman State Bulldogs; 6-foot, 285-pound / Sophomore / Offensive lineman.
  Southwest Baptist Bearcats vs Truman State Bulldogs. Oct. 7, 1:00 p.m.
• Kyle Kirkpatrick - Civic Memorial H.S.; Bethalto, Illinois. McKendree Bearcats; 6-foot, 210-pound / Senior / Linebacker.
  University Of Indianapolis Grey Hounds vs McKendree Bearcats. Oct. 7, 1:00 p.m.
• Liam Maher - Marquette Catholic H.S.; Alton, Illinois. McKendree Bearcats; 5-foot-7, 185-pound / Freshman / Kicker.
  University Of Indianapolis Grey Hounds vs McKendree Bearcats. Oct. 7, 1:00 p.m.
• Lucas Davis - Edwardsville H.S.; Edwardsville, Illinois. Southern Illinois Carbondale Salukis; 6-foot-4, 285-pound / Freshman / Offensive lineman.
  Southern Illinois Carbondale Salukis vs South Dakota Coyotes. Oct. 7, 6:00 p.m.
• Malik Giddens - O'fallon H.S.; O'Fallon, Illinois. McKendree Bearcats; 6-foot-3, 270-pound / Freshman / Offensive lineman.
  University Of Indianapolis Grey Hounds vs McKendree Bearcats. Oct. 7, 1:00 p.m.
• Marquis Cherry - Belleville West H.S.; Belleville, Illinois. McKendree Bearcats; 6-foot, 280-pound / Senior / Defensive lineman.
  University Of Indianapolis Grey Hounds vs McKendree Bearcats. Oct. 7, 1:00 p.m.
• Marvin Holley - Ashland H.S.; Washington Park, Illinois. Lincoln Blue Tigers; 6-foot, 185-pound / Senior / Safety.
  Lincoln Blue Tigers vs Albany State Golden Rams. Oct. 7, 1:00 p.m.
• Mason Hewitt - O'fallon Township H.S.; O'Fallon, Illinois. Truman State Bulldogs; 5-foot-11, 195-pound / Freshman / Running back.
  Southwest Baptist Bearcats vs Truman State Bulldogs. Oct. 7, 1:00 p.m.
• Merrick Jackson - Iowa Western Cc H.S.; East St. Louis, Illinois. Minnesota Golden Gophers; 6-foot-2, 316-pound redshirt / Senior / Defensive lineman.
  Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Purdue Boilermakers. Oct. 7, TBA.
• Mike Ford - Marquette Catholic H.S.; Alton, Illinois. Southeast Missouri State Redhawks; 5-foot-11, 196-pound / Senior / Cornerback.
  Southeast Missouri State Redhawks vs Eastern Illinois Panthers. Oct. 1, 6:00 p.m.
• Monty Sharp Ii - Edwardsville H.S.; Edwardsville, Illinois. Truman State Bulldogs; 5-foot-11, 180-pound / Sophomore / Wide receiver.
  Southwest Baptist Bearcats vs Truman State Bulldogs. Oct. 7, 1:00 p.m.
• Nick Foster - Belleville West H.S.; Belleville, Illinois. McKendree Bearcats; 5-foot-10, 185-pound redshirt / Freshman / Defensive back.
  University Of Indianapolis Grey Hounds vs McKendree Bearcats. Oct. 7, 1:00 p.m.
• Nolan Mannino - Waterloo H.S.; Waterloo, Illinois. Missouri Of Science And Technology Miners; 5-foot-10, 160-pound / Senior / Kicker/punter.
  Missouri Of Science And Technology Miners vs University Of St. Francis Fighting Saints. Oct. 7, 1:00 p.m.
• Oddie Granger - East Saint Louis H.S.; East Saint Louis, Illinois. Eastern Michigan Eagles; 6-foot-3, 315-pound / Senior / Defensive lineman.
  Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Toledo Rockets. Oct. 7, TBA.
• Orlando Ward - Belleville East H.S.; Fairview Heights, Illinois. William Jewell Cardinals; 5-foot-7, 150-pound redshirt / Senior / Cornerback.
  William Jewell Cardinals vs Quincy Hawks. Oct. 7, 6:00 p.m.
• Os Moore - Belleville East H.S.; Belleville, Illinois. McKendree Bearcats; 5-foot-11, 185-pound / Sophomore / Wide receiver.
  University Of Indianapolis Grey Hounds vs McKendree Bearcats. Oct. 7, 1:00 p.m.
• Quincy Gathings - Collinsville H.S.; Collinsville, Illinois. Quincy Hawks; 5-foot-10, 225-pound / Sophomore / Fullback.
  Quincy Hawks vs Southwest Baptist Bearcats. Oct. 1, 2:00 p.m.
• Quincy Gathings - Collinsville H.S.; Collinsville, Illinois. Quincy Hawks; 5-foot-10, 225-pound / Sophomore / Fullback.
  William Jewell Cardinals vs Quincy Hawks. Oct. 1, 6:00 p.m.
• Rey Estes - East St. Louis H.S.; East St. Louis, Illinois. Minnesota Golden Gophers; 6-foot, 163-pound / Freshman / Quarterback.
  Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Purdue Boilermakers. Oct. 7, TBA.
• Ricco Gipson - Alton H.S.; Godfrey, Illinois. McKendree Bearcats; 6-foot-1, 245-pound / Sophomore / Defensive lineman.
  University Of Indianapolis Grey Hounds vs McKendree Bearcats. Oct. 7, 1:00 p.m.
• Sam Wilson - Collinsville H.S.; Collinsville, Illinois. Quincy Hawks; , 0-pound redshirt / Junior / .
  Quincy Hawks vs Southwest Baptist Bearcats. Oct. 1, 2:00 p.m.
• Sam Wilson - Collinsville H.S.; Collinsville, Illinois. Quincy Hawks; , 0-pound redshirt / Junior / .
  William Jewell Cardinals vs Quincy Hawks. Oct. 1, 6:00 p.m.
• Sean Bonham - Collinsville H.S.; Collinsville, Illinois. McKendree Bearcats; 5-foot-8, 160-pound / Freshman / Running back.
  University Of Indianapolis Grey Hounds vs McKendree Bearcats. Oct. 7, 1:00 p.m.
• Shayeen Edwards - Cahokia H.S.; East St. Louis, Illinois. McKendree Bearcats; 5-foot-8, 180-pound / Senior / Running back.
  University Of Indianapolis Grey Hounds vs McKendree Bearcats. Oct. 7, 1:00 p.m.
• Stanley Green - East St. Louis Senior H.S.; East St. Louis, Illinois. University Of Illinois Fighting Illini; 5-foot-11, 195-pound / Sophomore / Defensive back.
  University Of Illinois Fighting Illini vs Iowa Hawkeyes. Oct. 7, 11:00 a.m.
• Steven Leadlove - Belleville West H.S.; Belleville, Illinois. McKendree Bearcats; 6-foot-1, 245-pound redshirt / Freshman / Offensive lineman.
  University Of Indianapolis Grey Hounds vs McKendree Bearcats. Oct. 7, 1:00 p.m.
• Steven Evanoff - Triad H.S.; Troy, Illinois. Quincy Hawks; 5-foot-10, 195-pound / Sophomore / Defensive back.
  Quincy Hawks vs Southwest Baptist Bearcats. Oct. 1, 2:00 p.m.
• Steven Evanoff - Triad H.S.; Troy, Illinois. Quincy Hawks; 5-foot-10, 195-pound / Sophomore / Defensive back.
  William Jewell Cardinals vs Quincy Hawks. Oct. 1, 6:00 p.m.
• Tanner Hails - Collinsville H.S.; Collinsville, Illinois. Missouri Southern State Lions; 6-foot-1, 225-pound redshirt / Freshman / Defensive lineman.
  Missouri Southern State Lions vs Washburn Ichabods. Oct. 7, 1:00 p.m.
• Tanner Farmer - Highland H.S.; Highland, Illinois. Nebraska Cornhuskers; 6-foot-4, 305-pound / Junior / Offensive lineman.
  Wisconsin Badgers vs Nebraska Cornhuskers. Oct. 7, TBA.
• Tate Rujawitz - Edwardsville H.S.; Edwardsville, Illinois. Southern Illinois Carbondale Salukis; 6-foot-3, 288-pound / Freshman / Defensive lineman.
  Southern Illinois Carbondale Salukis vs South Dakota Coyotes. Oct. 7, 6:00 p.m.
• Tony Adams - St. Louis University H.S.; Belleville, Illinois. University Of Illinois Fighting Illini; 6-foot, 190-pound / Freshman / Defensive back.
  University Of Illinois Fighting Illini vs Iowa Hawkeyes. Oct. 7, 11:00 a.m.
• Trevore Sanders - Collinsville H.S.; Maryville, Illinois. University Of Central Missouri Mules; 5-foot-11, 180-pound / Freshman / Defensive back.
  University Of Central Missouri Mules vs University Of Nebraska At Kearney Lopers. Oct. 7, 2:00 p.m.
• Tyler McLemore - Alton H.S.; Godfrey, Illinois. Southeast Missouri State Redhawks; 6-foot-1, 216-pound / Senior / Wide receiver.
  Southeast Missouri State Redhawks vs Eastern Illinois Panthers. Oct. 1, 6:00 p.m.
• Wyatt Malcom - Westminster Christian H.S.; Columbia, Illinois. Emporia State Hornets; 6-foot-4, 300-pound redshirt / Freshman / Offensive lineman.
  Northeastern State Riverhawks vs Emporia State Hornets. Oct. 7, 2:00 p.m.
• Zac Rujawitz - Edwardsville H.S.; Edwardsville, Illinois. Drake Bulldogs; 6-foot, 235-pound / Junior / Linebacker.
  Dayton Flyers vs Drake Bulldogs. Oct. 7, 1:00 p.m.
• Zachary Williams - Civic Memorial H.S.; Bethalto, Illinois. McKendree Bearcats; 6-foot-1, 220-pound / Freshman / Linebacker.
  University Of Indianapolis Grey Hounds vs McKendree Bearcats. Oct. 7, 1:00 p.m.