As we get prepared for the 2020 football season, we wanted to touch base with former NUIC players that have gone on to play at the college level to hear what their experiences are, what playing in the NUIC did to help them out for the college level, and what insight they would bestow upon younger guys looking to play at the collegiate level. Player Profile: Name: Sam Barkalow High School: Forreston Graduated: 2018 College: Western Illinois University Position: Tight End Major

As we get prepared for the 2020 football season, we wanted to touch base with former NUIC players that have gone on to play at the college level to hear what their experiences are, what playing in the NUIC did to help them out for the college level, and what insight they would bestow upon younger guys looking to play at the collegiate level. Player Profile: Name: Mitchell Heinz High School: Forreston Graduated: 2019 College: Concordia University - St. Paul Position: Offensive

As we get prepared for the 2020 football season, we wanted to touch base with former NUIC players that have gone on to play at the college level to hear what their experiences are, what playing in the NUIC did to help them out for the college level, and what insight they would bestow upon younger guys looking to play at the collegiate level. Player Profile: Name: Brett Shutts High School: Galena Graduated: 2017 College: Coe College Position: Linebacker/Defensive Line Major: B

As we get prepared for the 2020 football season, we wanted to touch base with former NUIC players that have gone on to play at the college level to hear what their experiences are, what playing in the NUIC did to help them out for the college level, and what insight they would bestow upon younger guys looking to play at the collegiate level. Player Profile: Name: Ian Kuehl High School: Lena-Winslow Graduated: 2019 College: McKendree University Position: Offensive Line and Hea

DeKalb - For the 4th time in 10 seasons the Lena-Winslow Panthers have made the state championship game. Looking for their 4th title, they had to face a very tough Central A&M team returning to state for the first time since 2001. To start the game, Central A&M would pick up a 1st down on their first play with a pass from Connor Heaton to Jacob Paradee. After that, it was a series of 3 straight stops and a forced punt. Le-Win quickly responded with a run to Isaiah Bruce. A fi