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 Oct. 1 to Oct. 7.

• Connor Iwema - Wadsworth H.S.; Warren Township, Illinois. Southern Illinois Carbondale Salukis; 6-foot, 208-pound / Senior / Wide receiver.
  Southern Illinois Carbondale Salukis vs South Dakota Coyotes. Oct. 7, 6:00 p.m.
• Skylar Paulson - Eastland H.S.; Lanark, Illinois. McKendree Bearcats; 6-foot-3, 230-pound / Junior / Tight end.
  University Of Indianapolis Grey Hounds vs McKendree Bearcats. Oct. 7, 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 University Of Northern Iowa Panthers. Oct. 7, 4:00 p.m.
• Travis Buckwalter - Freeport H.S.; Freeport, Illinois. Eastern Illinois Panthers; 6-foot-3, 315-pound redshirt / Freshman / Offensive lineman.
  Tennessee Technological Golden Eagles vs Eastern Illinois Panthers. Oct. 7, 6:00 p.m.
• Zeke Vandenburgh - Freeport H.S.; Freeport, Illinois. Illinois State Redbirds; 6-foot-3, 210-pound / Freshman / Linebacker.
  Illinois State Redbirds vs Northern Arizona Lumberjacks. Oct. 7, TBA.