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. 17 to Sept. 23.

• Cole Hoover - Charleston H.S.; Charleston, Illinois. Eastern Illinois Panthers; 6-foot-4, 230-pound redshirt / Freshman / Offensive lineman.
  Southeast Missouri State Redhawks vs Eastern Illinois Panthers. Sept. 23, 6:00 p.m.
• Hayden Phillips - Mattoon H.S.; Mattoon, Illinois. McKendree Bearcats; 6-foot-2, 215-pound redshirt / Freshman / Defensive lineman.
  McKendree Bearcats vs William Jewell Cardinals. Sept. 23, 12:00 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 Missouri State Bears. Sept. 23, 2:00 p.m.
• Nick Wilson - Charleston H.S.; Charleston, Illinois. Eastern Illinois Panthers; 6-foot, 190-pound redshirt / Senior / Punter.
  Southeast Missouri State Redhawks vs Eastern Illinois Panthers. Sept. 23, 6:00 p.m.
• Reece Metcalf - Mount Carmel H.S.; Mount Carmel, Illinois. McKendree Bearcats; 6-foot-3, 205-pound / Junior / Quarterback.
  McKendree Bearcats vs William Jewell Cardinals. Sept. 23, 12:00 p.m.
• Trevor Jones - Richland County H.S.; Olney, Illinois. Lindenwood Lions; 5-foot-9, 184-pound / Freshman / Running back.
  Lindenwood Lions vs Pittsburg State Gorillas. Sept. 23, 7:00 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 Lincoln Blue Tigers. Sept. 23, 2:00 p.m.