NW Illinois News

Athletes in Action tracks players with ties to communities within the NW Illinois News coverage area as they compete at the collegiate level. The following football players will compete during the week of Aug. 27 to Sept. 2.

• Skylar Paulson - Eastland H.S.; Lanark, Illinois. McKendree Bearcats; 6-foot-3, 230-pound / Junior / Tight end.
  McKendree Bearcats vs Angelo State Rams. Aug. 31, 6:00 p.m.
• Steve McShane - Freeport H.S.; Freeport, Illinois. Western Illinois Leathernecks; 5-foot-8, 185-pound / Junior / Running back.
  Western Illinois Leathernecks vs Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles. Aug. 31, 6:00 p.m.
• Travis Buckwalter - Freeport H.S.; Freeport, Illinois. Indiana State Sycamores; 6-foot-3, 315-pound redshirt / Freshman / Offensive lineman.
  Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Indiana State Sycamores. Aug. 31, 6:00 p.m.
• Zeke Vandenburgh - Freeport H.S.; Freeport, Illinois. Illinois State Redbirds; 6-foot-3, 210-pound / Freshman / Linebacker.
  Butler Bulldogs vs Illinois State Redbirds. Sept. 2, 6:30 p.m.