South West Illinois News

Athletes in Action tracks players with ties to communities within the SW Illinois News coverage area as they compete at the collegiate level. The following football players will compete during the week of Sept. 10 to Sept. 16.

• Brenden Fred - Duquoin H.S.; DuQuoin, Illinois. McKendree Bearcats; 6-foot-3, 215-pound / Senior / Quarterback.
  McKendree Bearcats vs Hillsdale Chargers. Sept. 16, 7:00 p.m.
• Caleb Shipley - Centralia H.S.; Centralia, Illinois. McKendree Bearcats; 6-foot-1, 180-pound / Freshman / Long snapper.
  McKendree Bearcats vs Hillsdale Chargers. Sept. 16, 7:00 p.m.
• Chase Lazenby - Pinckneyville H.S.; Pinckneyville, Illinois. McKendree Bearcats; 6-foot-1, 205-pound / Junior / Linebacker.
  McKendree Bearcats vs Hillsdale Chargers. Sept. 16, 7:00 p.m.
• Devin Jones - Duquoin H.S.; DuQuoin, Illinois. Southern Illinois Carbondale Salukis; 6-foot-2, 275-pound / Freshman / Defensive lineman.
  Southern Illinois Carbondale Salukis vs Southeast Missouri State Redhawks. Sept. 16, 6:00 p.m.
• Jake Downen - Herrin H.S.; Herrin, Illinois. University Of Indianapolis Greyhounds; 6-foot-4, 196-pound / Freshman / Quarterback.
  Southwest Baptist Bearcats vs University Of Indianapolis Greyhounds. Sept. 16, 6:00 p.m.
• Jalyn Williams - Carbondale H.S.; Carbondale, Illinois. McKendree Bearcats; 6-foot-3, 185-pound / Junior / Wide receiver.
  McKendree Bearcats vs Hillsdale Chargers. Sept. 16, 7:00 p.m.
• Jordan Berner - Chester H.S.; Chester, Illinois. Southern Illinois Carbondale Salukis; 6-foot-6, 260-pound redshirt / Freshman / Defensive back.
  Southern Illinois Carbondale Salukis vs Southeast Missouri State Redhawks. Sept. 16, 6:00 p.m.
• Marshall Grammer - Murphysboro H.S.; Murphysboro, Illinois. McKendree Bearcats; 6-foot-1, 195-pound redshirt / Freshman / Wide receiver.
  McKendree Bearcats vs Hillsdale Chargers. Sept. 16, 7:00 p.m.
• Tyler Downen - Herrin H.S.; Herrin, Illinois. University Of Indianapolis Greyhounds; 6-foot-4, 200-pound / Freshman / Wide receiver.
  Southwest Baptist Bearcats vs University Of Indianapolis Greyhounds. Sept. 16, 6:00 p.m.
• Tyrell Robison - Carbondale Community H.S.; Carbondale, Illinois. Missouri Western State Griffons; 6-foot-1, 235-pound / Junior / Linebacker.
  Missouri Western State Griffons vs University Of Central Missouri Mules. Sept. 16, 1:00 p.m.