Which high school alumni from West Central Illinois area will play in games during the week starting Monday, Nov. 17?

Blake Hance and Evan Jackson

By W. E. Miles

Nov 14, 2025

During the week beginning Monday, Nov. 17, these former West Central Illinois area high school athletes will be in action.

Ainsley Holthaus

Western Illinois Leathernecks

Guard

Junior

5′4″

Macomb Senior High School

Hometown: Macomb

Next Game: vs. Chicago State Cougars, Monday, Nov. 17, 5 p.m.

Blake Hance

Tennessee Titans

Offensive lineman

6′5″ 310

Jacksonville High School

Hometown: Jacksonville

Next Game: vs. Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Nov. 23, 10 a.m.

Brandon Sims

UT Martin Skyhawks

Kicker and punter

Freshman

6′0″ 185

Jacksonville High School

Hometown: Jacksonville

Next Game: vs. Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles, Saturday, Nov. 22, 12 p.m.

Danny Stephens

Western Illinois Leathernecks

Guard and forward

Freshman

6′5″ 220

Southeastern High School

Hometown: Bowen

Next Game: vs. Coe Kohawks, Monday, Nov. 17, 7:30 p.m.

Elijah Owens

Indiana State Sycamores

Sophomore

6′2″ 225

Jacksonville High School

Hometown: Jacksonville

Next Game: vs. Murray State Racers, Saturday, Nov. 22, 1 p.m.

Evan Jackson

Florida Gators

Freshman

214

Illini West High School

Hometown: Fort Lauderdale

Next Game: vs. Tennessee Volunteers, Saturday, Nov. 22, 4:30 p.m.

Katey Flynn

Quincy Hawks

Guard

Junior

5′10″

Brown County High School

Next Game: vs. Missouri Southern State Lions, Friday, Nov. 21, 7 p.m.

Reagan Reed

Quincy Hawks

Small forward and power forward

Freshman

5′11″

Illini West High School

Hometown: Carthage

Next Game: vs. Missouri Southern State Lions, Friday, Nov. 21, 7 p.m.

Ryan McCombs

Western Illinois Leathernecks

Freshman

6′4″ 305

Jacksonville High School

Hometown: Jacksonville

Next Game: vs. Gardner–Webb Runnin' Bulldogs, Saturday, Nov. 22, 1:30 p.m.

Ty Jackson

Florida Gators

Freshman

216

Illini West High School

Hometown: Fort Lauderdale

Next Game: vs. Tennessee Volunteers, Saturday, Nov. 22, 4:30 p.m.

ORGANIZATIONS IN THIS STORY

University of Florida• Indiana State University• Quincy University• Tennessee Titans• Brown County High School• Macomb Senior High School• Jacksonville High School• Southeastern High School• The University of Tennessee Martin• Western Illinois University• Illini West High School

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