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. 22 to Oct. 28.

• 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. 28, 3:00 p.m.
• Skylar Paulson - Eastland H.S.; Lanark, Illinois. McKendree Bearcats; 6-foot-3, 230-pound / Junior / Tight end.
  Lincoln Blue Tigers vs McKendree Bearcats. Oct. 28, 1:00 p.m.
• Steve McShane - Freeport H.S.; Freeport, Illinois. Western Illinois Leathernecks; 5-foot-8, 185-pound / Junior / Running back.
  South Dakota State Jackrabbits vs Western Illinois Leathernecks. Oct. 28, 1:00 p.m.
• Travis Buckwalter - Freeport H.S.; Freeport, Illinois. Ut Martin Skyhawks; 6-foot-3, 315-pound redshirt / Freshman / Offensive lineman.
  Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Ut Martin Skyhawks. Oct. 28, 2:00 p.m.
• Zeke Vandenburgh - Freeport H.S.; Freeport, Illinois. Illinois State Redbirds; 6-foot-3, 210-pound / Freshman / Linebacker.
  Illinois State Redbirds vs Youngstown State Penguins. Oct. 28, 1:00 p.m.