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. 15 to Oct. 21.

• Connor Iwema - Wadsworth H.S.; Warren Township, Illinois. Southern Illinois Carbondale Salukis; 6-foot, 208-pound / Senior / Wide receiver.
  Southern Illinois Carbondale Salukis vs Indiana State Sycamores. Oct. 21, 2:00 p.m.
• Skylar Paulson - Eastland H.S.; Lanark, Illinois. McKendree Bearcats; 6-foot-3, 230-pound / Junior / Tight end.
  McKendree Bearcats vs Missouri Of Science And Technology Miners. Oct. 21, 7:00 p.m.
• Steve McShane - Freeport H.S.; Freeport, Illinois. Western Illinois Leathernecks; 5-foot-8, 185-pound / Junior / Running back.
  Western Illinois Leathernecks vs North Dakota State Roughrider. Oct. 21, 2:30 p.m.
• Travis Buckwalter - Freeport H.S.; Freeport, Illinois. Eastern Illinois Panthers; 6-foot-3, 315-pound redshirt / Freshman / Offensive lineman.
  Jacksonville Dolphins vs Eastern Illinois Panthers. Oct. 21, 2:00 p.m.
• Zeke Vandenburgh - Freeport H.S.; Freeport, Illinois. Illinois State Redbirds; 6-foot-3, 210-pound / Freshman / Linebacker.
  South Dakota Coyotes vs Illinois State Redbirds. Oct. 21, 2:00 p.m.