Who from Decatur Metro area’s former high school athletes will participate in games on Saturday, Sept. 27?

Collin Cramer and Brayden Trimble

By F. Y. Bean

Sep 24, 2025

Saturday, Sept. 27 will see these former Decatur Metro area high school stars in competition.

Aiden Etchason

Millikin Big Blue

Senior

6′5″ 275

St. Teresa High School

Hometown: Decatur

Next Game: vs. Augustana College Vikings, Saturday, Sept. 27, 1 p.m.

Andre Lovett

Illinois Fighting Illini

Freshman

6′1″ 175

Eisenhower High School

Hometown: Blue Island

Next Game: vs. USC Trojans, Saturday, Sept. 27, 11 a.m.

Andy Munjoy

Aurora Spartans

Sophomore

6′2″ 270

Maroa‑Forsyth High School

Hometown: Decatur

Next Game: vs. Eureka Red Devils, Saturday, Sept. 27, 6 p.m.

Brayden Trimble

Illinois Fighting Illini

Freshman

6′1″ 175

Mt. Zion Junior and Senior High School

Hometown: Mount Zion

Next Game: vs. USC Trojans, Saturday, Sept. 27, 11 a.m.

Brock Trump

Millikin Big Blue

Sophomore

6′2″ 215

Mt. Zion Junior and Senior High School

Hometown: Mount Zion

Next Game: vs. Augustana College Vikings, Saturday, Sept. 27, 1 p.m.

Bryan Wilson

Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks

Rf.

6′3″ 250

Eisenhower High School

Hometown: Blue Island

Next Game: vs. Sioux Falls Cougars, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2 p.m.

Brylan Apholone

McKendree Bearcats

Sophomore

5′11″ 175

MacArthur High School

Hometown: Decatur

Next Game: vs. William Jewell Cardinals, Saturday, Sept. 27, 3 p.m.

Bryson Boes

Millikin Big Blue

Senior

5′9″ 205

Maroa‑Forsyth High School

Hometown: Decatur

Next Game: vs. Augustana College Vikings, Saturday, Sept. 27, 1 p.m.

Cameron Schroth

Millikin Big Blue

Sophomore

5′7″ 190

Mt. Zion Junior and Senior High School

Hometown: Mount Zion

Next Game: vs. Augustana College Vikings, Saturday, Sept. 27, 1 p.m.

Colin Chappel

Carroll Pioneers

Freshman

Sullivan High School

Hometown: Sullivan

Next Game: vs. Wheaton Thunder, Saturday, Sept. 27, 1 p.m.

Collin Cramer

Millikin Big Blue

Sophomore

6′2″ 180

Sangamon Valley High School

Hometown: Harristown

Next Game: vs. Augustana College Vikings, Saturday, Sept. 27, 1 p.m.

Denim Cook

Truman State Bulldogs

Junior

5′9″

St. Teresa High School

Hometown: Decatur

Next Game: vs. Indianapolis Greyhounds, Saturday, Sept. 27, 1:30 p.m.

Deon Winters

Illinois Wesleyan Titans

Sophomore

5′10″ 160

Eisenhower High School

Hometown: Chicago

Next Game: vs. Carthage Firebirds, Saturday, Sept. 27, 1 p.m.

Grant McAtee

North Central Cardinals

Sophomore

6′5″ 204

Mt. Zion Junior and Senior High School

Hometown: Mount Zion

Next Game: vs. Washington Bears, Saturday, Sept. 27, 1 p.m.

Isaac Beasley

Millikin Big Blue

Junior

6′3″ 360

Warrensburg-Latham High School

Hometown: Warrensburg

Next Game: vs. Augustana College Vikings, Saturday, Sept. 27, 1 p.m.

Joey Jordan

Carroll Pioneers

Linebacker

Freshman

Mt. Zion Junior and Senior High School

Hometown: Mount Zion

Next Game: vs. Wheaton Thunder, Saturday, Sept. 27, 1 p.m.

Jonny Jordan

Carroll Pioneers

Linebacker

Freshman

Mt. Zion Junior and Senior High School

Hometown: Mount Zion

Next Game: vs. Wheaton Thunder, Saturday, Sept. 27, 1 p.m.

King Smith

Eastern Illinois Panthers

Defensive lineman

Freshman

6′3″ 315

MacArthur High School

Hometown: Decatur

Next Game: vs. Western Illinois Leathernecks, Saturday, Sept. 27, 3 p.m.

Kwan Johnson

Eastern Illinois Panthers

Offensive lineman

Freshman

6′5″ 310

Eisenhower High School

Hometown: Blue Island

Next Game: vs. Western Illinois Leathernecks, Saturday, Sept. 27, 3 p.m.

Malachi Brooks-McKnight

McKendree Bearcats

Freshman

6′2″ 200

Eisenhower High School

Hometown: Robbins

Next Game: vs. William Jewell Cardinals, Saturday, Sept. 27, 3 p.m.

Nashon Johnson

Indianapolis Greyhounds

Junior

6′0″ 185

Eisenhower High School

Hometown: Chicago

Next Game: vs. Truman State Bulldogs, Saturday, Sept. 27, 1:30 p.m.

Nick Mayfield

South Dakota Coyotes

Freshman

6′2″ 195

Eisenhower High School

Hometown: Chicago

Next Game: vs. North Dakota State Bison, Saturday, Sept. 27, 1 p.m.

Owen Owens

Illinois Wesleyan Titans

Sophomore

6′7″ 170

Mt. Zion Junior and Senior High School

Hometown: Mount Zion

Next Game: vs. Carthage Firebirds, Saturday, Sept. 27, 1 p.m.

Patrick Brock

Millikin Big Blue

Freshman

6′2″ 265

Mt. Zion Junior and Senior High School

Hometown: Mount Zion

Next Game: vs. Augustana College Vikings, Saturday, Sept. 27, 1 p.m.

Ryne Buttz

Indianapolis Greyhounds

Senior

6′4″ 302

Mt. Zion Junior and Senior High School

Hometown: Decatur

Next Game: vs. Truman State Bulldogs, Saturday, Sept. 27, 1:30 p.m.

T.J. Butler

Delta State Statesmen

Senior

5′8″ 180

Eisenhower High School

Hometown: Chicago

Next Game: vs. Erskine Flying Fleet, Saturday, Sept. 27, 6 p.m.

Yishmael Coopwood

Elmhurst Bluejays

Graduate

6′3″ 195

Sullivan High School

Hometown: Chicago

Next Game: vs. North Park Vikings, Saturday, Sept. 27, 6 p.m.

Zac Girard

Millikin Big Blue

Senior

5′11″ 190

Mt. Zion Junior and Senior High School

Hometown: Decatur

Next Game: vs. Augustana College Vikings, Saturday, Sept. 27, 1 p.m.

Zeke Lewis

Eastern Illinois Panthers

Running back

Graduate

6′0″ 210

St. Teresa High School

Hometown: Decatur

Next Game: vs. Western Illinois Leathernecks, Saturday, Sept. 27, 3 p.m.

ORGANIZATIONS IN THIS STORY

Maroa‑Forsyth High School• MacArthur High School• Mt. Zion Junior and Senior High School• Warrensburg-Latham High School• Sangamon Valley High School• Eisenhower High School• Sullivan High School• St. Teresa High School

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