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Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Which ex-high school standouts from McHenry County area will play on Saturday, Nov. 8?

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Evan Griffiths and Vinny Tiberi

Evan Griffiths and Vinny Tiberi

Saturday, Nov. 8 will feature competition from these former McHenry County area high school standouts.

Adam Cooke
Aurora Spartans
Quarterback
Freshman
6′0″ 185
Harvard High School
Hometown: Marengo
Next Game: vs. St. Norbert Green Knights, Saturday, Nov. 8, 1 p.m.

Andrew Prio
UW Whitewater Warhawks
Wide receiver
Sophomore
5′8″ 172
Cary-Grove High School
Hometown: Cary
Next Game: vs. UW Eau Claire Blugolds, Saturday, Nov. 8, 1 p.m.

Andrew Tinajero
Aurora Spartans
Defensive lineman
Freshman
5′11″ 260
Cary-Grove High School
Hometown: Cary
Next Game: vs. St. Norbert Green Knights, Saturday, Nov. 8, 1 p.m.

Anthony Rubio
Aurora Spartans
Sophomore
6′3″ 260
Dundee-Crown High School
Hometown: Algonquin
Next Game: vs. St. Norbert Green Knights, Saturday, Nov. 8, 1 p.m.

Anthony Rubio
Florida Gators
Sophomore
184
Dundee-Crown High School
Hometown: Algonquin
Next Game: vs. Kentucky Wildcats, Saturday, Nov. 8, 3:30 p.m.

Antonio Brown
Bemidji State Beavers
Sophomore
6′0″ 205
Harry D Jacobs High School
Hometown: Algonquin
Next Game: vs. Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs, Saturday, Nov. 8, 12 p.m.

Ben Kolodziej
Minnesota State–Moorhead Dragons
Freshman
6′3″
Crystal Lake Central High School
Hometown: Crystal Lake
Next Game: vs. Jamestown Jimmies, Saturday, Nov. 8, 12 p.m.

Ben Ludlum
Augustana College Vikings
Senior
5′11″ 195
Harry D Jacobs High School
Hometown: Algonquin
Next Game: vs. Carthage Firebirds, Saturday, Nov. 8, 12 p.m.

Boston Bower
Carthage Firebirds
Junior
6′1″ 250
Huntley High School
Hometown: Lake in the Hills
Next Game: vs. Augustana College Vikings, Saturday, Nov. 8, 12 p.m.

Braylon Bower
Carthage Firebirds
Freshman
6′0″ 195
Huntley High School
Hometown: Lake in the Hills
Next Game: vs. Augustana College Vikings, Saturday, Nov. 8, 12 p.m.

CJ Ameachi
Roosevelt Lakers
Freshman
6′2″ 215
Johnsburg High School
Hometown: Johnsburg
Next Game: vs. Wayne State Warriors, Saturday, Nov. 8, 1 p.m.

Cade Backe
Jacksonville State Gamecocks
Punter
Senior
6′0″ 185
Crystal Lake Central High School
Next Game: vs. UTEP Miners, Saturday, Nov. 8, 1 p.m.

Caden Casimino
UW - Platteville Pioneers
Quarterback
Sophomore
6′0″ 187
Crystal Lake South High School
Hometown: Lake in the Hills
Next Game: vs. UW - Stout Blue Devils, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2 p.m.

Carter Evans
Eastern Michigan Eagles
Defensive lineman
Senior
6′4″ 248
Prairie Ridge High School
Hometown: Crystal Lake
Next Game: vs. Bowling Green Falcons, Saturday, Nov. 8, 1 p.m.

Chet Andrews
Iowa State Cyclones
Junior
6′3″ 250
Huntley High School
Hometown: Huntley
Next Game: vs. TCU Horned Frogs, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2:30 p.m.

Colin Hochmuth
Stetson Hatters
Freshman
6′4″ 253
Huntley High School
Hometown: Lake in the Hills
Next Game: vs. Marist Red Foxes, Saturday, Nov. 8, 1 p.m.

Cooper LePage
Northern Michigan Wildcats
Junior
6′1″ 175
Crystal Lake South High School
Hometown: Crystal Lake
Next Game: vs. Davenport Panthers, Saturday, Nov. 8, 12 p.m.

Dominick Caruso
Carroll Pioneers
Senior
5′11″ 190
McHenry High School
Hometown: McHenry
Next Game: vs. Illinois Wesleyan Titans, Saturday, Nov. 8, 1 p.m.

Eric Bower
Butler Bulldogs
Sophomore
6′6″ 290
Huntley High School
Hometown: Lake in the Hills
Next Game: vs. Morehead State Eagles, Saturday, Nov. 8, 1 p.m.

Ethan Wright
Millikin Big Blue
Freshman
5′9″ 250
Huntley High School
Hometown: Lake in the Hills
Next Game: vs. Wheaton Thunder, Saturday, Nov. 8, 12 p.m.

Evan Griffiths
Carroll Pioneers
Junior
5′9″ 185
McHenry High School
Hometown: McHenry
Next Game: vs. Illinois Wesleyan Titans, Saturday, Nov. 8, 1 p.m.

Evan Maniates
Elmhurst Bluejays
Sophomore
6′4″ 280
Marengo Community High School
Hometown: Marengo
Next Game: vs. North Central Cardinals, Saturday, Nov. 8, 12 p.m.

Everett Flannery
Quincy Hawks
Freshman
6′2″ 305
Woodstock High School
Hometown: Woodstock
Next Game: vs. Upper Iowa Peacocks, Saturday, Nov. 8, 1 p.m.

Gavin Tinch
Southern Illinois Salukis
Freshman
6′5″ 305
Prairie Ridge High School
Hometown: Crystal Lake
Next Game: vs. Youngstown State Penguins, Saturday, Nov. 8, 1 p.m.

George Carlson
Bowling Green Falcons
Senior
6′1″ 225
Marian Central Catholic High School
Hometown: Woodstock
Next Game: vs. Eastern Michigan Eagles, Saturday, Nov. 8, 1 p.m.

Grant Stec
Wisconsin Badgers
Freshman
6′6″ 255
Harry D Jacobs High School
Hometown: Sleepy Hollow
Next Game: vs. Washington Huskies, Saturday, Nov. 8, 12 a.m.

Gyanni Kanellakis
UW Eau Claire Blugolds
Senior
6′0″ 207
Cary-Grove High School
Hometown: Cary
Next Game: vs. UW Whitewater Warhawks, Saturday, Nov. 8, 1 p.m.

Hayden DeMarsh
Carthage Firebirds
Freshman
6′0″ 175
Dundee-Crown High School
Hometown: West Dundee
Next Game: vs. Augustana College Vikings, Saturday, Nov. 8, 12 p.m.

Henrik Nystrom
UW - Platteville Pioneers
Offensive lineman
Junior
6′1″ 266
Prairie Ridge High School
Hometown: Crystal Lake
Next Game: vs. UW - Stout Blue Devils, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2 p.m.

Hunter Birkhoff
Carroll Pioneers
Sophomore
5′9″ 210
Marian Central Catholic High School
Hometown: McHenry
Next Game: vs. Illinois Wesleyan Titans, Saturday, Nov. 8, 1 p.m.

JJ Alonge
Grand Valley State Lakers
Freshman
6′2″ 275
Crystal Lake South High School
Hometown: Crystal Lake
Next Game: vs. Michigan Tech Huskies, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2 p.m.

Jace Kranig
UW Whitewater Warhawks
Linebacker
Freshman
6′1″ 226
Prairie Ridge High School
Next Game: vs. UW Eau Claire Blugolds, Saturday, Nov. 8, 1 p.m.

Jack Crudele
Carthage Firebirds
Sophomore
5′10″ 260
Huntley High School
Hometown: Huntley
Next Game: vs. Augustana College Vikings, Saturday, Nov. 8, 12 p.m.

Jack Hayden
Benedictine Eagles
Junior
6′1″ 225
Marian Central Catholic High School
Hometown: Woodstock
Next Game: vs. Concordia Chicago Cougars, Saturday, Nov. 8, 1 p.m.

Jack Rice
UW - Platteville Pioneers
Offensive lineman
Freshman
6′2″ 260
Dundee-Crown High School
Hometown: Algonquin
Next Game: vs. UW - Stout Blue Devils, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2 p.m.

Jack Vidales
Carroll Pioneers
Offensive lineman
Freshman
Woodstock High School
Hometown: Woodstock
Next Game: vs. Illinois Wesleyan Titans, Saturday, Nov. 8, 1 p.m.

Jacob Huber
UW La Crosse Eagles
Quarterback
Senior
6′1″ 200
Richmond-Burton Community High School
Hometown: Richmond
Next Game: vs. UW River Falls Falcons, Saturday, Nov. 8, 1 p.m.

Jadon Apgar
Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs
Freshman
6′0″ 185
Cary-Grove High School
Hometown: Cary
Next Game: vs. Bemidji State Beavers, Saturday, Nov. 8, 12 p.m.

Jake Metze
Drake Bulldogs
Junior
5′9″ 185
Johnsburg High School
Hometown: Johnsburg
Next Game: vs. St. Thomas Tommies, Saturday, Nov. 8, 12 p.m.

James Santilli
North Park Vikings
Senior
5′7″ 180
Huntley High School
Hometown: Huntley
Next Game: vs. Washington Bears, Saturday, Nov. 8, 12 p.m.

Jared Russell
Judson Eagles
Guard
Freshman
5′11″ 175
Dundee-Crown High School
Hometown: Gilberts
Next Game: vs. East West Phantoms, Saturday, Nov. 8, 3 p.m.

Jason Penza
Lafayette Leopards
Sophomore
6′2″ 197
Crystal Lake Central High School
Hometown: Crystal Lake
Next Game: vs. Colgate Raiders, Saturday, Nov. 8, 12:30 p.m.

John Herff
Coe Kohawks
Defensive lineman
Junior
Marian Central Catholic High School
Hometown: Wonder Lake
Next Game: vs. Loras Duhawks, Saturday, Nov. 8, 1 p.m.

Justin Kowalak
Roosevelt Lakers
Junior
6′1″ 215
Crystal Lake South High School
Hometown: Crystal Lake
Next Game: vs. Wayne State Warriors, Saturday, Nov. 8, 1 p.m.

KC Brichta-Bachar
Carthage Firebirds
Sophomore
6′4″ 205
Crystal Lake South High School
Hometown: Trout Valley
Next Game: vs. Augustana College Vikings, Saturday, Nov. 8, 12 p.m.

Kali Freeman
Dubuque Spartans
6′2″ 190
Dundee-Crown High School
Hometown: Carpentersville
Next Game: vs. Luther Norse, Saturday, Nov. 8, 12 p.m.

Kelley Gassner
Carroll Pioneers
Freshman
Huntley High School
Hometown: Huntley
Next Game: vs. Illinois Wesleyan Titans, Saturday, Nov. 8, 1 p.m.

Kevin Carden-Landa
Aurora Spartans
Senior
5′9″ 220
Crystal Lake South High School
Hometown: Crystal Lake
Next Game: vs. St. Norbert Green Knights, Saturday, Nov. 8, 1 p.m.

Kyle Jarecki
Augustana College Vikings
Sophomore
6′3″ 195
Cary-Grove High School
Hometown: Oakwood Hills
Next Game: vs. Carthage Firebirds, Saturday, Nov. 8, 12 p.m.

Liam Mickle
Aurora Spartans
Athlete
Senior
6′0″ 205
Woodstock High School
Hometown: Woodstock
Next Game: vs. St. Norbert Green Knights, Saturday, Nov. 8, 1 p.m.

Mallory Winters
Carthage Firebirds
Forward
Sophomore
5′10″
Huntley High School
Hometown: Huntley
Next Game: vs. Concordia Wisconsin Falcons, Saturday, Nov. 8, 5 p.m.

Marko Visnjevac
Lake Forest Foresters
Guard
Sophomore
5′11″ 160
McHenry High School
Hometown: McHenry
Next Game: vs. North Park Vikings, Saturday, Nov. 8, 4 p.m.

Mason Zriny
Beloit Buccaneers
Sophomore
5′10″ 229
McHenry High School
Hometown: Wonder Lake
Next Game: vs. Chicago Maroons, Saturday, Nov. 8, 1 p.m.

Matt Lajb
Loras Duhawks
Junior
5′9″ 185
Marian Central Catholic High School
Hometown: Cary
Next Game: vs. Coe Kohawks, Saturday, Nov. 8, 1 p.m.

Max Katsenos
Carroll Pioneers
Senior
6′1″ 280
Cary-Grove High School
Hometown: Cary
Next Game: vs. Illinois Wesleyan Titans, Saturday, Nov. 8, 1 p.m.

Max Loveall
Eastern Illinois Panthers
Freshman
6′3″ 210
Richmond-Burton Community High School
Hometown: Richmond
Next Game: vs. Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles, Saturday, Nov. 8, 12 p.m.

Michael Prokos
Roosevelt Lakers
Sophomore
5′11″ 200
Crystal Lake South High School
Hometown: Crystal Lake
Next Game: vs. Wayne State Warriors, Saturday, Nov. 8, 1 p.m.

Michael Weightman
McKendree Bearcats
Freshman
6′5″
Dundee-Crown High School
Hometown: Carpentersville
Next Game: vs. Northeastern State Riverhawks, Saturday, Nov. 8, 1 p.m.

Nate Compere
Lindenwood Lions
Sophomore
6′3″ 291
Crystal Lake South High School
Hometown: Crystal Lake
Next Game: vs. Western Illinois Leathernecks, Saturday, Nov. 8, 1 p.m.

Nicholas Kozlowski
Elmhurst Bluejays
Sophomore
6′2″ 264
Crystal Lake Central High School
Hometown: Crystal Lake
Next Game: vs. North Central Cardinals, Saturday, Nov. 8, 12 p.m.

Nick Gallo
Illinois Wesleyan Titans
Sophomore
6′0″ 190
Harry D Jacobs High School
Hometown: Algonquin
Next Game: vs. Carroll Pioneers, Saturday, Nov. 8, 1 p.m.

Nick True
Illinois State Redbirds
Sophomore
6′5″ 240
Harry D Jacobs High School
Hometown: Chicago
Next Game: vs. Indiana State Sycamores, Saturday, Nov. 8, 12 p.m.

Owen Hoffman
Carthage Firebirds
Freshman
5′11″ 185
Harry D Jacobs High School
Hometown: Pingree Grove
Next Game: vs. Augustana College Vikings, Saturday, Nov. 8, 12 p.m.

Paulie Rudolph
UW - Platteville Pioneers
Tight end
Freshman
5′10″ 217
Harry D Jacobs High School
Hometown: Carpentersville
Next Game: vs. UW - Stout Blue Devils, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2 p.m.

Picasso Ruiz
Millikin Big Blue
Freshman
5′10″ 220
Prairie Ridge High School
Hometown: Crystal Lake
Next Game: vs. Wheaton Thunder, Saturday, Nov. 8, 12 p.m.

Prince Barnes
Upper Iowa Peacocks
Freshman
6′4″ 250
Harry D Jacobs High School
Hometown: Elgin
Next Game: vs. Quincy Hawks, Saturday, Nov. 8, 1 p.m.

RJ Miner
UW - Stevens Point Pointers
Senior
6′1″ 225
Marian Central Catholic High School
Hometown: Algonquin
Next Game: vs. UW - Oshkosh Titans, Saturday, Nov. 8, 1 p.m.

Rocco Sauer
Northwestern Red Raiders
Freshman
6′1″ 290
Harry D Jacobs High School
Hometown: Pingree Grove
Next Game: vs. Doane Tigers, Saturday, Nov. 8, 1 p.m.

Ryan Gustafsson
Augustana College Vikings
Senior
6′2″ 230
Cary-Grove High School
Hometown: Cary
Next Game: vs. Carthage Firebirds, Saturday, Nov. 8, 12 p.m.

Sasha Summers
Western Illinois Leathernecks
Freshman
6′5″ 200
Crystal Lake South High School
Hometown: Arlington Heights
Next Game: vs. Lindenwood Lions, Saturday, Nov. 8, 1 p.m.

Toby Splitt
Augustana College Vikings
Senior
5′11″ 190
Cary-Grove High School
Hometown: Cary
Next Game: vs. Carthage Firebirds, Saturday, Nov. 8, 12 p.m.

Tommy Hammond
UW - Oshkosh Titans
Wide receiver
Freshman
5′11″ 179
Crystal Lake Central High School
Hometown: Crystal Lake
Next Game: vs. UW - Stevens Point Pointers, Saturday, Nov. 8, 1 p.m.

Trey Russell
Ripon Red Hawks
Tight end
Freshman
6′0″
Johnsburg High School
Hometown: Johnsburg
Next Game: vs. Monmouth Fighting Scots, Saturday, Nov. 8, 1 p.m.

Tyler Vasey
UW Whitewater Warhawks
Wide receiver
Junior
5′10″ 180
Prairie Ridge High School
Hometown: Crystal Lake
Next Game: vs. UW Eau Claire Blugolds, Saturday, Nov. 8, 1 p.m.

Tyvon Boddie
Roosevelt Lakers
Freshman
6′1″ 175
Harry D Jacobs High School
Hometown: Algonquin
Next Game: vs. Wayne State Warriors, Saturday, Nov. 8, 1 p.m.

Uchenna Egekeze
Calvin Knights
Forward
Graduate
6′4″ 195
Huntley High School
Hometown: Huntley
Next Game: vs. Ohio Wesleyan Battling Bishops, Saturday, Nov. 8, 5 p.m.

Vince DeLordo
Carthage Firebirds
Freshman
6′2″ 295
Harry D Jacobs High School
Hometown: Carpentersville
Next Game: vs. Augustana College Vikings, Saturday, Nov. 8, 12 p.m.

Vinny Tiberi
UW - Oshkosh Titans
Offensive lineman
Sophomore
5′11″ 290
Huntley High School
Hometown: Huntley
Next Game: vs. UW - Stevens Point Pointers, Saturday, Nov. 8, 1 p.m.

Wade Abrams
South Dakota Coyotes
Junior
6′0″ 235
Cary-Grove High School
Hometown: Fox River Grove
Next Game: vs. South Dakota State Jackrabbits, Saturday, Nov. 8, 3 p.m.

Will Seibert
Johns Hopkins Blue Jays
Junior
6′3″ 260
Harry D Jacobs High School
Hometown: Carpentersville
Next Game: vs. McDaniel Green Terror, Saturday, Nov. 8, 12 p.m.

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