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 Sept. 3 to Sept. 9.

• Connor Iwema - Wadsworth H.S.; Warren Township, Illinois. Southern Illinois Carbondale Salukis; 6-foot, 208-pound / Senior / Wide receiver.
  Mississippi Valley Devils vs Southern Illinois Carbondale Salukis. Sept. 9, 6:00 p.m.
• Skylar Paulson - Eastland H.S.; Lanark, Illinois. McKendree Bearcats; 6-foot-3, 230-pound / Junior / Tight end.
  Kentucky State Thorobreds vs McKendree Bearcats. Sept. 9, 1:00 p.m.
• Steve McShane - Freeport H.S.; Freeport, Illinois. Western Illinois Leathernecks; 5-foot-8, 185-pound / Junior / Running back.
  Western Illinois Leathernecks vs Northern Arizona Lumberjacks. Sept. 9, TBA.
• Travis Buckwalter - Freeport H.S.; Freeport, Illinois. Niu Huskies; 6-foot-3, 315-pound redshirt / Freshman / Offensive lineman.
  Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Niu Huskies. Sept. 9, 2:30 p.m.