Athletes in Action tracks players with ties to communities within the East Central Reporter coverage area as they compete at the collegiate level. The following football players will compete during the week of Oct. 15 to Oct. 21.
- Cole Hoover – Charleston H.S.; Charleston, Illinois. Eastern Illinois Panthers; 6-foot-4, 230-pound redshirt / Freshman / Offensive lineman.
Jacksonville Dolphins vs Eastern Illinois Panthers. Oct. 21, 2:00 p.m. - Hayden Phillips – Mattoon H.S.; Mattoon, Illinois. McKendree Bearcats; 6-foot-2, 215-pound redshirt / Freshman / Defensive lineman.
McKendree Bearcats vs Missouri Of Science And Technology Miners. Oct. 21, 7:00 p.m. - Matt McCown – Casey-Westfield H.S.; Casey, Illinois. Illinois State Redbirds; 6-foot-3, 290-pound / Senior / Defensive lineman.
South Dakota Coyotes vs Illinois State Redbirds. Oct. 21, 2:00 p.m. - Nick Wilson – Charleston H.S.; Charleston, Illinois. Eastern Illinois Panthers; 6-foot, 190-pound redshirt / Senior / Punter.
Jacksonville Dolphins vs Eastern Illinois Panthers. Oct. 21, 2:00 p.m. - Pete Smith – Mount Carmel H.S.; Mount Carmel, Illinois. Quincy Hawks; 6-foot, 205-pound / Sophomore / Quarterback.
Quincy Hawks vs Ut-Permian Basin Falcons. Oct. 21, 1:00 p.m. - Reece Metcalf – Mount Carmel H.S.; Mount Carmel, Illinois. McKendree Bearcats; 6-foot-3, 205-pound / Junior / Quarterback.
McKendree Bearcats vs Missouri Of Science And Technology Miners. Oct. 21, 7:00 p.m. - Trevor Jones – Richland County H.S.; Olney, Illinois. Lindenwood Lions; 5-foot-9, 184-pound / Freshman / Running back.
Lindenwood Lions vs Northwest Missouri State Bearcats. Oct. 21, 2:00 p.m. - Wyatt Fishel – Arcola Community H.S.; Arcola, Illinois. Truman State Bulldogs; 5-foot-7, 190-pound redshirt / Freshman / Defensive back.
Truman State Bulldogs vs William Jewell Cardinals. Oct. 21, 6:00 p.m.
