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Which ex-high school standouts featured in Springfield Metro will compete on Saturday, Nov. 1?

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Lucas Simmons and Jake Kepler

Lucas Simmons and Jake Kepler

Saturday, Nov. 1 will feature competition from these former Springfield Metro area high school standouts.

AJ Lee
Millikin Big Blue
Freshman
5′6″ 150
Lanphier High School
Hometown: Springfield
Next Game: vs. Washington Bears, Saturday, Nov. 1, 12 p.m.

Andrew Edwards
Illinois Blueboys
Senior
6′1″ 215
Athens Senior High School
Hometown: Athens
Next Game: vs. Grinnell Pioneers, Saturday, Nov. 1, 1 p.m.

Andrew Rockford
Illinois State Redbirds
Senior
6′3″ 210
Sacred Heart/Griffin High School
Hometown: Springfield
Next Game: vs. Northern Iowa Panthers, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2 p.m.

Brady Dwyer
Loras Duhawks
Freshman
5′11″ 215
Glenwood High School
Hometown: Chatham
Next Game: vs. Simpson Storm, Saturday, Nov. 1, 1 p.m.

Brayden Johnson
Illinois Blueboys
Sophomore
6′2″ 315
Williamsville High School
Hometown: Sherman
Next Game: vs. Grinnell Pioneers, Saturday, Nov. 1, 1 p.m.

Brayden Perisho
McKendree Bearcats
Junior
6′4″ 220
Rochester High School
Hometown: Springfield
Next Game: vs. Upper Iowa Peacocks, Saturday, Nov. 1, 11 a.m.

Burke Wilkin
McKendree Bearcats
Freshman
6′0″ 265
Sacred Heart/Griffin High School
Hometown: Lincoln
Next Game: vs. Upper Iowa Peacocks, Saturday, Nov. 1, 11 a.m.

Caleb Woods
Aurora Spartans
Offensive lineman
Freshman
6′0″ 260
Glenwood High School
Hometown: Chatham
Next Game: vs. Wisconsin Lutheran Warriors, Saturday, Nov. 1, 1 p.m.

Chuck Lanier
Eastern Illinois Panthers
Offensive lineman
Freshman
6′6″ 260
Sacred Heart/Griffin High School
Hometown: Springfield
Next Game: vs. UT Martin Skyhawks, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2 p.m.

Clayton Dinardo
Illinois Blueboys
Sophomore
6′0″ 185
Auburn High School
Hometown: Auburn
Next Game: vs. Grinnell Pioneers, Saturday, Nov. 1, 1 p.m.

Cole Edie
McKendree Bearcats
Freshman
6′5″ 325
Auburn High School
Hometown: Auburn
Next Game: vs. Upper Iowa Peacocks, Saturday, Nov. 1, 11 a.m.

Drew Cushman
Illinois Blueboys
Sophomore
6′2″ 180
Athens Senior High School
Hometown: Athens
Next Game: vs. Grinnell Pioneers, Saturday, Nov. 1, 1 p.m.

Galashky Blaise
North Central Cardinals
Junior
5′10″ 165
Glenwood High School
Hometown: Chatham
Next Game: vs. Carroll Pioneers, Saturday, Nov. 1, 12 p.m.

Henry Buecker
UW - Platteville Pioneers
Defensive back
Sophomore
5′11″ 176
Rochester High School
Hometown: Springfield
Next Game: vs. UW - Oshkosh Titans, Saturday, Nov. 1, 1 p.m.

Ian Lichtenberger
McKendree Bearcats
Freshman
6′3″ 240
Rochester High School
Hometown: Rochester
Next Game: vs. Upper Iowa Peacocks, Saturday, Nov. 1, 11 a.m.

Jack Dettro
North Central Cardinals
Sophomore
5′11″ 166
Glenwood High School
Hometown: Chatham
Next Game: vs. Carroll Pioneers, Saturday, Nov. 1, 12 p.m.

Jacob Finley
Illinois State Redbirds
Sophomore
6′9″ 335
Williamsville High School
Hometown: Sherman
Next Game: vs. Northern Iowa Panthers, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2 p.m.

Jacob Tedrow
Loras Duhawks
Senior
6′3″ 230
Glenwood High School
Hometown: Chatham
Next Game: vs. Simpson Storm, Saturday, Nov. 1, 1 p.m.

Jake Kepler
Air Force Falcons
Sophomore
6′2″ 230
Sacred Heart/Griffin High School
Hometown: Springfield
Next Game: vs. Army Black Knights, Saturday, Nov. 1, 10 a.m.

Jatron Bevlyr
Lakeland Muskies
Running back
Senior
5′8″ 160
Sacred Heart/Griffin High School
Next Game: vs. Concordia Chicago Cougars, Saturday, Nov. 1, 1 p.m.

Jeff Sturm
Denison Big Red
Kicker and punter
Freshman
6′2″ 160
Springfield High School
Hometown: Springfield
Next Game: vs. Oberlin Yeomen, Saturday, Nov. 1, 12 p.m.

Jonathan Helm
Quincy Hawks
Freshman
6′4″ 205
Glenwood High School
Hometown: Springfield
Next Game: vs. Indianapolis Greyhounds, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2 p.m.

Jordan Gillum
Concordia Wisconsin Falcons
Wide receiver
Freshman
5′11″ 180
Springfield Southeast High School
Hometown: Springfield
Next Game: vs. Rockford Regents, Saturday, Nov. 1, 1 p.m.

Kameron Beckman
Quincy Hawks
Sophomore
5′11″ 180
Springfield High School
Hometown: Springfield
Next Game: vs. Indianapolis Greyhounds, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2 p.m.

Kani Carson
Monmouth Fighting Scots
Sophomore
5′11″ 165
Lincoln Community High School
Hometown: Lincoln
Next Game: vs. Chicago Maroons, Saturday, Nov. 1, 1 p.m.

Ki'on Carson
Illinois Blueboys
Sophomore
5′7″ 165
Lincoln Community High School
Hometown: Lincoln
Next Game: vs. Grinnell Pioneers, Saturday, Nov. 1, 1 p.m.

Landon Meyer
Monmouth Fighting Scots
Sophomore
5′10″ 150
Riverton Community High School
Hometown: Riverton
Next Game: vs. Chicago Maroons, Saturday, Nov. 1, 1 p.m.

Lucas Simmons
Millikin Big Blue
Freshman
6′0″ 190
Glenwood High School
Hometown: Chatham
Next Game: vs. Washington Bears, Saturday, Nov. 1, 12 p.m.

Luke Lehnen
North Central Cardinals
Graduate
6′1″ 202
Glenwood High School
Hometown: Chatham
Next Game: vs. Carroll Pioneers, Saturday, Nov. 1, 12 p.m.

Madixx Morris
Northwest Missouri State Bearcats
Junior
6′0″ 191
Sacred Heart/Griffin High School
Hometown: Lincoln
Next Game: vs. Emporia State Hornets, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2 p.m.

Mark Helm
Illinois State Redbirds
Freshman
6′6″ 270
Glenwood High School
Hometown: Springfield
Next Game: vs. Northern Iowa Panthers, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2 p.m.

Marteiz Fowler
Quincy Hawks
Junior
6′2″ 226
Sacred Heart/Griffin High School
Hometown: Springfield
Next Game: vs. Indianapolis Greyhounds, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2 p.m.

Mason Grove
Missouri Western Griffons
Sophomore
6′2″ 230
Sacred Heart/Griffin High School
Hometown: Pleasant Plains
Next Game: vs. Washburn Ichabods, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2 p.m.

Miles Stapleton
Augustana College Vikings
Junior
6′4″ 210
Glenwood High School
Hometown: Chatham
Next Game: vs. Illinois Wesleyan Titans, Saturday, Nov. 1, 1 p.m.

PJ Smysor
Monmouth Fighting Scots
Junior
Sacred Heart/Griffin High School
Hometown: Springfield
Next Game: vs. Chicago Maroons, Saturday, Nov. 1, 1 p.m.

Payton Cook
Illinois Central Cougars
Forward
Sophomore
6′5″
Lincoln Community High School
Hometown: Lincoln
Next Game: vs. Wayne County Wildcats, Saturday, Nov. 1, 1 p.m.

Peyton Webster
Missouri S&T Miners
Junior
5′10″ 170
Springfield High School
Hometown: Springfield
Next Game: vs. William Jewell Cardinals, Saturday, Nov. 1, 1 p.m.

Rashad Rochelle
Indiana State Sycamores
Senior
5′11″ 185
Springfield High School
Hometown: Springfield
Next Game: vs. South Dakota State Jackrabbits, Saturday, Nov. 1, 1 p.m.

Reese Edwards
Illinois State Redbirds
Senior
6′3″ 225
Sacred Heart/Griffin High School
Hometown: Springfield
Next Game: vs. Northern Iowa Panthers, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2 p.m.

Reggie Thomas
Quincy Hawks
Junior
6′0″ 215
Sacred Heart/Griffin High School
Hometown: Springfield
Next Game: vs. Indianapolis Greyhounds, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2 p.m.

Salomon Dessalines
Washington Bears
Senior
5′10″ 220
Sacred Heart/Griffin High School
Hometown: Chatham
Next Game: vs. Millikin Big Blue, Saturday, Nov. 1, 12 p.m.

Trace Shaub
Millikin Big Blue
Junior
6′1″ 240
Porta High School
Hometown: Petersburg
Next Game: vs. Washington Bears, Saturday, Nov. 1, 12 p.m.

Tyzhon Randell
McKendree Bearcats
Freshman
5′11″ 185
Glenwood High School
Hometown: Springfield
Next Game: vs. Upper Iowa Peacocks, Saturday, Nov. 1, 11 a.m.

Zac Laird
Illinois Blueboys
Sophomore
6′3″ 220
Athens Senior High School
Hometown: Athens
Next Game: vs. Grinnell Pioneers, Saturday, Nov. 1, 1 p.m.

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