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 Oct. 22 to Oct. 28.

• Cole Hoover - Charleston H.S.; Charleston, Illinois. Ut Martin Skyhawks; 6-foot-4, 230-pound redshirt / Freshman / Offensive lineman.
  Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Ut Martin Skyhawks. Oct. 28, 2:00 p.m.
• Hayden Phillips - Mattoon H.S.; Mattoon, Illinois. McKendree Bearcats; 6-foot-2, 215-pound redshirt / Freshman / Defensive lineman.
  Lincoln Blue Tigers vs McKendree Bearcats. Oct. 28, 1:00 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 Youngstown State Penguins. Oct. 28, 1:00 p.m.
• Nick Wilson - Charleston H.S.; Charleston, Illinois. Ut Martin Skyhawks; 6-foot, 190-pound redshirt / Senior / Punter.
  Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Ut Martin Skyhawks. Oct. 28, 2:00 p.m.
• Pete Smith - Mount Carmel H.S.; Mount Carmel, Illinois. Quincy Hawks; 6-foot, 205-pound / Sophomore / Quarterback.
  Truman State Bulldogs vs Quincy Hawks. Oct. 28, 6:00 p.m.
• Reece Metcalf - Mount Carmel H.S.; Mount Carmel, Illinois. McKendree Bearcats; 6-foot-3, 205-pound / Junior / Quarterback.
  Lincoln Blue Tigers vs McKendree Bearcats. Oct. 28, 1:00 p.m.
• Trevor Jones - Richland County H.S.; Olney, Illinois. Lindenwood Lions; 5-foot-9, 184-pound / Freshman / Running back.
  University Of Nebraska At Kearney Lopers vs Lindenwood Lions. Oct. 28, 1:00 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 Quincy Hawks. Oct. 28, 6:00 p.m.