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. 22 to Oct. 28.

• A.j. Epenesa - Edwardsville H.S.; Edwardsville, Illinois. Iowa Hawkeyes; 6-foot-5, 270-pound / Freshman / Defensive end.
  Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Iowa Hawkeyes. Oct. 28, TBA.
• Andrew Deckard - Civic Memorial H.S.; Bethalto, Illinois. McKendree Bearcats; 6-foot-1, 340-pound / Freshman / Offensive lineman.
  Lincoln Blue Tigers vs McKendree Bearcats. Oct. 28, 1:00 p.m.
• Austin Bush - Highland H.S.; Highland, Illinois. Quincy Hawks; 6-foot-3, 305-pound / Sophomore / Offensive lineman.
  Truman State Bulldogs vs Quincy Hawks. Oct. 28, 6:00 p.m.
• Brandon Deckard - Civic Memorial H.S.; Bethalto, Illinois. McKendree Bearcats; 6-foot-1, 290-pound / Freshman / Offensive lineman.
  Lincoln Blue Tigers vs McKendree Bearcats. Oct. 28, 1:00 p.m.
• Brendan Saak - Belleville East H.S.; Belleville, Illinois. Quincy Hawks; 5-foot-9, 165-pound / Senior / Wide receiver.
  Truman State Bulldogs vs Quincy Hawks. Oct. 28, 6:00 p.m.
• Brenden Dickmann - Edwardsville H.S.; Edwardsville, Illinois. McKendree Bearcats; 6-foot-4, 190-pound / Freshman / Quarterback.
  Lincoln Blue Tigers vs McKendree Bearcats. Oct. 28, 1:00 p.m.
• Chris Zobrist - Triad H.S.; Troy, Illinois. Western Illinois Leathernecks; 6-foot-3, 270-pound / Sophomore / Offensive lineman.
  South Dakota State Jackrabbits vs Western Illinois Leathernecks. Oct. 28, 1:00 p.m.
• Chrys Colley - Edwardsville H.S.; Edwardsville, Illinois. Quincy Hawks; 6-foot-2, 175-pound / Sophomore / Defensive back.
  Truman State Bulldogs vs Quincy Hawks. Oct. 28, 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 Central Oklahoma Bronchos. Oct. 28, 1:00 p.m.
• Cole Foster - Columbia H.S.; Columbia, Illinois. McKendree Bearcats; 6-foot-5, 290-pound / Junior / Offensive lineman.
  Lincoln Blue Tigers vs McKendree Bearcats. Oct. 28, 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. 28, 3:00 p.m.
• Curt Mueller - Edwardsville H.S.; Edwardsville, Illinois. Northwest Missouri State Bearcats; 6-foot-4, 245-pound / Sophomore / Tight end.
  Northwest Missouri State Bearcats vs Pittsburg State Gorillas. Oct. 28, 2:00 p.m.
• Curtis Deckard - Civic Memorial H.S.; Bethalto, Illinois. McKendree Bearcats; 6-foot-4, 340-pound / Freshman / Offensive lineman.
  Lincoln Blue Tigers vs McKendree Bearcats. Oct. 28, 1:00 p.m.
• Darius Crochrell - Edwardsville H.S.; Edwardsville, Illinois. McKendree Bearcats; 6-foot-1, 195-pound / Senior / Wide receiver.
  Lincoln Blue Tigers vs McKendree Bearcats. Oct. 28, 1:00 p.m.
• Deion Norfleet - O'fallon H.S.; Fairview Heights, Illinois. McKendree Bearcats; 5-foot-9, 175-pound / Freshman / Wide receiver.
  Lincoln Blue Tigers vs McKendree Bearcats. Oct. 28, 1:00 p.m.
• Demarius Ward - Belleville East H.S.; Fairview Heights, Illinois. McKendree Bearcats; 5-foot-7, 165-pound / Sophomore / Running back.
  Lincoln Blue Tigers vs McKendree Bearcats. Oct. 28, 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.
  University Of Northern Iowa Panthers vs North Dakota State Roughrider. Oct. 28, 2:30 p.m.
• Dillon Weiss - O'fallon Township H.S.; O'Fallon, Illinois. Truman State Bulldogs; 6-foot, 182-pound redshirt / Freshman / Defensive back.
  Truman State Bulldogs vs Quincy Hawks. Oct. 28, 6:00 p.m.
• Dontae Johnson - O'fallon Township H.S.; O'Fallon, Illinois. Northwood Timberwolves; 6-foot, 158-pound redshirt / Freshman / Defensive back.
  Northwood Timberwolves vs Ferris State Bulldogs. Oct. 28, 1:00 p.m.
• Eddie Lusk - Triad H.S.; Maryville, Illinois. Ut Martin Skyhawks; 6-foot, 195-pound redshirt / Senior / Running back.
  Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Ut Martin Skyhawks. Oct. 28, 2:00 p.m.
• Edwyn Brown - Belleville Althoff Catholic H.S.; Belleville, Illinois. Ut Martin Skyhawks; 6-foot-5, 180-pound / Freshman / Defensive back.
  Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Ut Martin Skyhawks. Oct. 28, 2:00 p.m.
• Grant Snow - Columbia H.S.; Columbia, Illinois. Drake Bulldogs; 6-foot-2, 262-pound / Senior / Offensive lineman.
  Davidson Wildcats vs Drake Bulldogs. Oct. 28, 1:00 p.m.
• Hayden Schmidt - Edwardsville H.S.; Glen Carbon, Illinois. William Jewell Cardinals; 6-foot-3, 210-pound redshirt / Junior / Tight end.
  University Of Indianapolis Grey Hounds vs William Jewell Cardinals. Oct. 28, 12:00 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 McKendree Bearcats. Oct. 28, 1:00 p.m.
• Israel Griffin - Belleville West H.S.; Belleville, Illinois. Truman State Bulldogs; 6-foot-4, 270-pound / Freshman / Offensive lineman.
  Truman State Bulldogs vs Quincy Hawks. Oct. 28, 6:00 p.m.
• Jack Lanxon - Belleville West H.S.; Belleville, Illinois. Truman State Bulldogs; 5-foot-9, 185-pound / Freshman / Defensive back.
  Truman State Bulldogs vs Quincy Hawks. Oct. 28, 6:00 p.m.
• Jaleel Ashford - St. Louis H.S.; Fairview Heights, Illinois. Kentucky State Thorobreds; Freshman / .
  Kentucky State Thorobreds vs Lane Dragons. Oct. 28, 3:00 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.
  Wisconsin Badgers vs University Of Illinois Fighting Illini. Oct. 28, 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.
  Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Niu Huskies. Oct. 26, 6:00 p.m.
• Jeffery Brown Jr. - Belleville East H.S.; Fairview Heights, Illinois. McKendree Bearcats; 6-foot-1, 335-pound / Junior / Defensive lineman.
  Lincoln Blue Tigers vs McKendree Bearcats. Oct. 28, 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.
  Southwest Baptist Bearcats vs Missouri Of Science And Technology Miners. Oct. 28, 1:00 p.m.
• John Alvin Iii - Belleville East H.S.; Fairview Heights, Illinois. McKendree Bearcats; 5-foot-10, 210-pound / Junior / Linebacker.
  Lincoln Blue Tigers vs McKendree Bearcats. Oct. 28, 1:00 p.m.
• Johnny McKinney - Triad H.S.; Troy, Illinois. McKendree Bearcats; 5-foot-9, 225-pound redshirt / Freshman / Linebacker.
  Lincoln Blue Tigers vs McKendree Bearcats. Oct. 28, 1:00 p.m.
• Jordan Reichert - Collinsville H.S.; Collinsville, Illinois. McKendree Bearcats; 6-foot-3, 200-pound redshirt / Freshman / Quarterback.
  Lincoln Blue Tigers vs McKendree Bearcats. Oct. 28, 1:00 p.m.
• Jordan Wynn - Belleville West H.S.; Belleville, Illinois. Quincy Hawks; 6-foot, 170-pound / Sophomore / Defensive back.
  Truman State Bulldogs vs Quincy Hawks. Oct. 28, 6:00 p.m.
• Joseph Wolf - Freeburg H.S.; Belleville, Illinois. Quincy Hawks; 6-foot-2, 205-pound / Sophomore / Quarterback.
  Truman State Bulldogs vs Quincy Hawks. Oct. 28, 6:00 p.m.
• Josh Lovings - Alton H.S.; Alton, Illinois. McKendree Bearcats; 5-foot-10, 165-pound / Sophomore / Defensive back.
  Lincoln Blue Tigers vs McKendree Bearcats. Oct. 28, 1:00 p.m.
• Keenan Stegall - Alton H.S.; Alton, Illinois. Quincy Hawks; 6-foot-1, 180-pound / Sophomore / Defensive back.
  Truman State Bulldogs vs Quincy Hawks. Oct. 28, 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.
  Toledo Rockets vs Ball State Cardinals. Oct. 26, 7:00 p.m.
• Keyshone Young - Belleville East H.S.; East St. Louis, Illinois. Truman State Bulldogs; 6-foot, 285-pound / Sophomore / Offensive lineman.
  Truman State Bulldogs vs Quincy Hawks. Oct. 28, 6:00 p.m.
• Kyle Kirkpatrick - Civic Memorial H.S.; Bethalto, Illinois. McKendree Bearcats; 6-foot, 210-pound / Senior / Linebacker.
  Lincoln Blue Tigers vs McKendree Bearcats. Oct. 28, 1:00 p.m.
• Liam Maher - Marquette Catholic H.S.; Alton, Illinois. McKendree Bearcats; 5-foot-7, 185-pound / Freshman / Kicker.
  Lincoln Blue Tigers vs McKendree Bearcats. Oct. 28, 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. 28, 3:00 p.m.
• Malik Giddens - O'fallon H.S.; O'Fallon, Illinois. McKendree Bearcats; 6-foot-3, 270-pound / Freshman / Offensive lineman.
  Lincoln Blue Tigers vs McKendree Bearcats. Oct. 28, 1:00 p.m.
• Marquis Cherry - Belleville West H.S.; Belleville, Illinois. McKendree Bearcats; 6-foot, 280-pound / Senior / Defensive lineman.
  Lincoln Blue Tigers vs McKendree Bearcats. Oct. 28, 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 McKendree Bearcats. Oct. 28, 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.
  Truman State Bulldogs vs Quincy Hawks. Oct. 28, 6:00 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 Iowa Hawkeyes. Oct. 28, 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 Jacksonville Dolphins. Oct. 28, 3:00 p.m.
• Monty Sharp Ii - Edwardsville H.S.; Edwardsville, Illinois. Truman State Bulldogs; 5-foot-11, 180-pound / Sophomore / Wide receiver.
  Truman State Bulldogs vs Quincy Hawks. Oct. 28, 6:00 p.m.
• Nick Foster - Belleville West H.S.; Belleville, Illinois. McKendree Bearcats; 5-foot-10, 185-pound redshirt / Freshman / Defensive back.
  Lincoln Blue Tigers vs McKendree Bearcats. Oct. 28, 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.
  Southwest Baptist Bearcats vs Missouri Of Science And Technology Miners. Oct. 28, 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 Niu Huskies. Oct. 26, 7:00 p.m.
• Orlando Ward - Belleville East H.S.; Fairview Heights, Illinois. William Jewell Cardinals; 5-foot-7, 150-pound redshirt / Senior / Cornerback.
  University Of Indianapolis Grey Hounds vs William Jewell Cardinals. Oct. 28, 12:00 p.m.
• Os Moore - Belleville East H.S.; Belleville, Illinois. McKendree Bearcats; 5-foot-11, 185-pound / Sophomore / Wide receiver.
  Lincoln Blue Tigers vs McKendree Bearcats. Oct. 28, 1:00 p.m.
• Quincy Gathings - Collinsville H.S.; Collinsville, Illinois. Quincy Hawks; 5-foot-10, 225-pound / Sophomore / Fullback.
  Truman State Bulldogs vs Quincy Hawks. Oct. 28, 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 Iowa Hawkeyes. Oct. 28, TBA.
• Ricco Gipson - Alton H.S.; Godfrey, Illinois. McKendree Bearcats; 6-foot-1, 245-pound / Sophomore / Defensive lineman.
  Lincoln Blue Tigers vs McKendree Bearcats. Oct. 28, 1:00 p.m.
• Sam Wilson - Collinsville H.S.; Collinsville, Illinois. Quincy Hawks; redshirt / Junior / .
  Truman State Bulldogs vs Quincy Hawks. Oct. 28, 6:00 p.m.
• Sean Bonham - Collinsville H.S.; Collinsville, Illinois. McKendree Bearcats; 5-foot-8, 160-pound / Freshman / Running back.
  Lincoln Blue Tigers vs McKendree Bearcats. Oct. 28, 1:00 p.m.
• Shayeen Edwards - Cahokia H.S.; East St. Louis, Illinois. McKendree Bearcats; 5-foot-8, 180-pound / Senior / Running back.
  Lincoln Blue Tigers vs McKendree Bearcats. Oct. 28, 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.
  Wisconsin Badgers vs University Of Illinois Fighting Illini. Oct. 28, 11:00 a.m.
• Steven Leadlove - Belleville West H.S.; Belleville, Illinois. McKendree Bearcats; 6-foot-1, 245-pound redshirt / Freshman / Offensive lineman.
  Lincoln Blue Tigers vs McKendree Bearcats. Oct. 28, 1:00 p.m.
• Steven Evanoff - Triad H.S.; Troy, Illinois. Quincy Hawks; 5-foot-10, 195-pound / Sophomore / Defensive back.
  Truman State Bulldogs vs Quincy Hawks. Oct. 28, 6:00 p.m.
• Tanner Farmer - Highland H.S.; Highland, Illinois. Nebraska Cornhuskers; 6-foot-4, 305-pound / Junior / Offensive lineman.
  Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Purdue Boilermakers. Oct. 28, TBA.
• 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 Northeastern State Riverhawks. Oct. 28, 2:00 p.m.
• 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. 28, 3:00 p.m.
• Tony Adams - St. Louis University H.S.; Belleville, Illinois. University Of Illinois Fighting Illini; 6-foot, 190-pound / Freshman / Defensive back.
  Wisconsin Badgers vs University Of Illinois Fighting Illini. Oct. 28, 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 Central Oklahoma Bronchos. Oct. 28, 1:00 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 Jacksonville Dolphins. Oct. 28, 3:00 p.m.
• Wyatt Malcom - Westminster Christian H.S.; Columbia, Illinois. Emporia State Hornets; 6-foot-4, 300-pound redshirt / Freshman / Offensive lineman.
  Emporia State Hornets vs Fort Hays State Tigers. Oct. 28, 2:00 p.m.
• Zac Rujawitz - Edwardsville H.S.; Edwardsville, Illinois. Drake Bulldogs; 6-foot, 235-pound / Junior / Linebacker.
  Davidson Wildcats vs Drake Bulldogs. Oct. 28, 1:00 p.m.
• Zachary Williams - Civic Memorial H.S.; Bethalto, Illinois. McKendree Bearcats; 6-foot-1, 220-pound / Freshman / Linebacker.
  Lincoln Blue Tigers vs McKendree Bearcats. Oct. 28, 1:00 p.m.