SE Illinois News

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 Sept. 10 to Sept. 16.

• Cole Hoover - Charleston H.S.; Charleston, Illinois. Eastern Illinois Panthers; 6-foot-4, 230-pound redshirt / Freshman / Offensive lineman.
  Illinois State Redbirds vs Eastern Illinois Panthers. Sept. 16, 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 Hillsdale Chargers. Sept. 16, 7:00 p.m.
• Matt McCown - Casey-Westfield H.S.; Casey, Illinois. Illinois State Redbirds; 6-foot-3, 290-pound / Senior / Defensive lineman.
  Illinois State Redbirds vs Eastern Illinois Panthers. Sept. 16, 2:00 p.m.
• Nick Wilson - Charleston H.S.; Charleston, Illinois. Eastern Illinois Panthers; 6-foot, 190-pound redshirt / Senior / Punter.
  Illinois State Redbirds vs Eastern Illinois Panthers. Sept. 16, 2:00 p.m.
• Reece Metcalf - Mount Carmel H.S.; Mount Carmel, Illinois. McKendree Bearcats; 6-foot-3, 205-pound / Junior / Quarterback.
  McKendree Bearcats vs Hillsdale Chargers. Sept. 16, 7:00 p.m.
• Trevor Jones - Richland County H.S.; Olney, Illinois. Lindenwood Lions; 5-foot-9, 184-pound / Freshman / Running back.
  Washburn Ichabods vs Lindenwood Lions. Sept. 16, 6:00 p.m.
• Wyatt Fishel - Arcola Community H.S.; Arcola, Illinois. Truman State Bulldogs; 5-foot-7, 190-pound redshirt / Freshman / Defensive back.
  Missouri Of Science And Technology Miners vs Truman State Bulldogs. Sept. 16, 7:00 p.m.