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Which former The Region News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Sept. 8?

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Seth Rindfuss and Alicia Salamanca

Seth Rindfuss and Alicia Salamanca

These former The Region News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Sept. 8.

Abbey Opilka
Saint Xavier Cougars
Setter and defensive specialist
Junior
5′8″
Hanover Central High School
Hometown: Dyer
Next Game: vs. CCSJ Crimson Wave, Tuesday, Sept. 9, 7 p.m.

Addison Johnson
Grace Lancers
Freshman
Kankakee Valley High School
Hometown: De Motte
Next Game: vs. Michigan State Spartans, Friday, Sept. 12, 9 a.m.

Aidan Duerig
Southern Illinois Salukis
Sophomore
6′6″ 305
Crown Point High School
Hometown: Lowell
Next Game: vs. UT Martin Skyhawks, Saturday, Sept. 13, 6 p.m.

Aiden Leverick
Purdue Northwest Pride
Defensive specialist
Sophomore
5′6″
Munster High School
Hometown: Munster
Next Game: vs. Colorado Christian Cougars, Friday, Sept. 12, 2 p.m.

Aleksandar Maric
RPI Engineers
Punter and kicker
Senior
6′2″ 200
Munster High School
Next Game: vs. Utica Pioneers, Saturday, Sept. 13, 6 p.m.

Alex Pickett
Trine Thunder
Defensive tackle
Senior
5′10″ 255
Hobart High School
Next Game: vs. Rose-Hulman Fightin' Engineers, Saturday, Sept. 13, 7 p.m.

Alicia Salamanca
IU Northwest RedHawks
Defense
Freshman
5′3″
Hobart High School
Hometown: Hobart
Next Game: vs. Saint Francis Cougars, Saturday, Sept. 13, 6 p.m.

Andrew Martinez
Knox Prairie Fire
Defensive lineman
Freshman
6′1″
Hobart High School
Hometown: Hobart
Next Game: vs. Ripon Red Hawks, Saturday, Sept. 13, 1 p.m.

Andrew Parent
UW - Platteville Pioneers
Defensive back
Freshman
5′11″ 163
Crown Point High School
Hometown: Crown Point
Next Game: vs. Dubuque Spartans, Saturday, Sept. 13, 6 p.m.

Anthony Atwood
Indianapolis Greyhounds
Freshman
6′2″ 260
Crown Point High School
Hometown: Crown Point
Next Game: vs. Ashland Eagles, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2 p.m.

Anton Prlic
Defiance Yellow Jackets
Offensive lineman
Freshman
6′5″ 245
Andrean High School
Hometown: St. John
Next Game: vs. Marian Knights, Saturday, Sept. 13, 1:05 p.m.

Antonio Barnes
Rose-Hulman Fightin' Engineers
Defensive back
Junior
5′11″ 200
Andrean High School
Hometown: Highland
Next Game: vs. Trine Thunder, Saturday, Sept. 13, 7 p.m.

Athena Meza
CCSJ Crimson Wave
Defense
Freshman
Highland High School
Hometown: Highland
Next Game: vs. Andrews Cardinals, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 5 p.m.

Audrey Campbell
IU South Bend Titans
Forward and defense
Freshman
5′5″
Kankakee Valley High School
Hometown: Wheatfield
Next Game: vs. Albion Britons, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 5 p.m.

Ayden Winston
Lakeland Muskies
Junior
6′0″ 255
Morton Senior High School
Hometown: East Chicago
Next Game: vs. Greenville Panthers, Saturday, Sept. 13, 1 p.m.

Bradley Gibson
Saint Francis Cougars
Linebacker
Sophomore
6′2″ 206
Hobart High School
Hometown: Wanatah
Next Game: vs. Lawrence Tech Blue Devils, Saturday, Sept. 13, 1 p.m.

Brendan Budeselich
Western Michigan Broncos
Linebacker
Sophomore
6′3″ 215
Munster High School
Next Game: vs. Illinois Fighting Illini, Saturday, Sept. 13, 6 p.m.

Brooke Cawthon
Blackburn Beavers
Outside hitter
Freshman
5′9″
Hobart High School
Hometown: Hobart
Next Game: vs. DePauw Tigers, Friday, Sept. 12, 3 p.m.

Brooke Chandler
IU Northwest RedHawks
Defense
Sophomore
5′6″
Lowell High School
Hometown: Lowell
Next Game: vs. Saint Francis Cougars, Saturday, Sept. 13, 6 p.m.

Bryce Compton
Aurora Spartans
Wide receiver
Freshman
6′0″ 180
Wheeler High School
Hometown: Winfield
Next Game: vs. Mount St. Joseph Mountain Lions, Saturday, Sept. 13, 1 p.m.

Caden Thompson
Wabash Little Giants
Running back
Freshman
5′10″ 165
Lowell High School
Hometown: Danville
Next Game: vs. Case Western Reserve Spartans, Saturday, Sept. 13, 1 p.m.

Caiden Verrett
Indianapolis Greyhounds
Running back
Freshman
6′0″ 210
Hanover Central High School
Hometown: Cedar Lake
Next Game: vs. Ashland Eagles, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2 p.m.

Caleb Lacefield
Indianapolis Greyhounds
Freshman
6′4″ 302
Bishop Noll Institute
Hometown: Gary
Next Game: vs. Ashland Eagles, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2 p.m.

Carson Hines
Madonna Crusaders
Offensive lineman
Senior
6′2″ 295
Kankakee Valley High School
Next Game: vs. Olivet Comets, Saturday, Sept. 13, 1 p.m.

Catherine Swiercz
Purdue Northwest Pride
Senior
Lowell High School
Next Game: vs. Ohio Dominican Panthers, Saturday, Sept. 13, 9 a.m.

Chase Fajman
Purdue Northwest Pride
Freshman
Hanover Central High School
Hometown: Dyer
Next Game: vs. Aurora Spartans, Saturday, Sept. 13, 11 a.m.

Cole Gonzales
Adrian Bulldogs
Sophomore
6′2″ 227
Chesterton Senior High School
Hometown: Chesterton
Next Game: vs. Thiel Tomcats, Saturday, Sept. 13, 1 p.m.

Colin Clark
Trine Thunder
Midfielder
Sophomore
Munster High School
Hometown: Munster
Next Game: vs. North Park Vikings, Monday, Sept. 8, 7 p.m.

Collin Foy
Marian Knights
Defensive lineman
Sophomore
6′5″ 300
Hanover Central High School
Hometown: Cedar Lake
Next Game: vs. Defiance Yellow Jackets, Saturday, Sept. 13, 1:05 p.m.

Colton Wilkie
Indianapolis Greyhounds
Sophomore
6′3″ 225
Portage High School
Hometown: Portage
Next Game: vs. Ashland Eagles, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2 p.m.

Cornell Branch IV
Indianapolis Greyhounds
Junior
6′0″ 232
Michigan City High School
Hometown: Michigan City
Next Game: vs. Ashland Eagles, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2 p.m.

Daniel Asgedom
DuPage Chaparrals
Running back
Sophomore
6′1″ 210
Munster High School
Hometown: Munster
Next Game: vs. Hocking Hawks, Saturday, Sept. 13, 1 p.m.

Danny Goveia
Dubuque Spartans
6′0″ 215
Chesterton Senior High School
Hometown: Chesterton
Next Game: vs. UW - Platteville Pioneers, Saturday, Sept. 13, 6 p.m.

David Bonaparte
Marian Knights
Freshman
6′2″ 315
Morton High School
Hometown: Hammond
Next Game: vs. Defiance Yellow Jackets, Saturday, Sept. 13, 1:05 p.m.

De'Aris Beason
Marian Knights
Freshman
6′0″ 225
River Forest Junior-Senior High School
Hometown: Portage
Next Game: vs. Defiance Yellow Jackets, Saturday, Sept. 13, 1:05 p.m.

Demario Spence
Marian Knights
Freshman
6′2″ 190
Morton High School
Hometown: Hammond
Next Game: vs. Defiance Yellow Jackets, Saturday, Sept. 13, 1:05 p.m.

Demetrius Garrett
Davenport Panthers
Graduate
6′0″ 170
Michigan City High School
Hometown: La Porte
Next Game: vs. Truman State Bulldogs, Saturday, Sept. 13, 12 p.m.

Dom DiTola
DePauw Tigers
Senior
5′11″ 245
Andrean High School
Hometown: Schererville
Next Game: vs. Centre Colonels, Saturday, Sept. 13, 7 p.m.

Dontell Harris Jr.
Marian Knights
Freshman
5′10″ 200
Morton High School
Hometown: Hammond
Next Game: vs. Defiance Yellow Jackets, Saturday, Sept. 13, 1:05 p.m.

Drayk Bowen
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Linebacker
Junior
6′2″ 235
Andrean High School
Next Game: vs. Texas A&M Aggies, Saturday, Sept. 13, 7:30 p.m.

Dusty Stoner
IU Northwest RedHawks
Defense
Sophomore
5′2″
Lowell High School
Hometown: Lowell
Next Game: vs. Saint Francis Cougars, Saturday, Sept. 13, 6 p.m.

Dylan Knezevich
Ave Maria Gyrenes
6′0″ 275
Lake Central High School
Hometown: St. John
Next Game: vs. Cumberland Phoenix, Saturday, Sept. 13, 6 p.m.

Eddie Bastardo
Trine Thunder
Senior
6′1″ 195
Andrean High School
Hometown: East Chicago
Next Game: vs. Rose-Hulman Fightin' Engineers, Saturday, Sept. 13, 7 p.m.

Francesco Stoner
Rockford Regents
Midfielder
Junior
5′8″ 145
Munster High School
Hometown: Munster
Next Game: vs. Beloit Buccaneers, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 3:30 p.m.

Gabby Maldonado
IU Northwest RedHawks
Midfielder
Freshman
5′0″
Munster High School
Hometown: Hammond
Next Game: vs. Saint Francis Cougars, Saturday, Sept. 13, 6 p.m.

Gavin Knight
St. Francis Fighting Saints
Freshman
6′0″ 180
Bishop Noll Institute
Hometown: Hammond
Next Game: vs. Siena Heights Saints, Saturday, Sept. 13, 12 p.m.

Giovani Laurent
Indianapolis Greyhounds
Junior
6′1″ 180
Michigan City High School
Hometown: Michigan City
Next Game: vs. Ashland Eagles, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2 p.m.

Hannah Hermansen
IU Kokomo Cougars
Midfielder
Sophomore
5′0″
Munster High School
Hometown: Munster
Next Game: vs. Huntington Foresters, Tuesday, Sept. 9, 7 p.m.

Imam Darabih
CCSJ Crimson Wave
Midfielder
Sophomore
Highland High School
Hometown: Highland
Next Game: vs. Siena Heights Saints, Tuesday, Sept. 9, 5 p.m.

Ja'Den Whorrall
Franklin Grizzlies
Running back
Freshman
5′9″ 175
Westville High School
Hometown: Westville
Next Game: vs. Hope Flying Dutchmen, Saturday, Sept. 13, 1:30 p.m.

Jack Doty
Indiana Wesleyan Wildcats
Sophomore
5′5″ 155
Laporte High School
Hometown: La Porte
Next Game: vs. Judson Eagles, Saturday, Sept. 13, 1 p.m.

Jack Harris
Anderson Ravens
Defense
Sophomore
Hobart High School
Hometown: Hobart
Next Game: vs. Wabash Little Giants, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 4 p.m.

Jackson Bakker
Purdue Northwest Pride
Senior
Lowell High School
Hometown: Lowell
Next Game: vs. Aurora Spartans, Saturday, Sept. 13, 11 a.m.

Jaelyn Allen
Franklin Grizzlies
Junior
Lowell High School
Hometown: Lowell
Next Game: vs. Heidelberg Student Princes, Friday, Sept. 12, 10 a.m.

Jake Simpson
Anderson Ravens
Linebacker
Senior
6′0″ 225
Hobart High School
Next Game: vs. Maritime Privateers, Saturday, Sept. 13, 1 p.m.

Jalen Strietemeier
Purdue Northwest Pride
Freshman
Highland High School
Hometown: Highland
Next Game: vs. Aurora Spartans, Saturday, Sept. 13, 11 a.m.

Jamal Bullock
Franklin Grizzlies
5′11″ 172
West Side Leadership Academy
Hometown: Gary
Next Game: vs. Hope Flying Dutchmen, Saturday, Sept. 13, 1:30 p.m.

James Snow
Purdue Northwest Pride
Junior
Lowell High School
Hometown: Lowell
Next Game: vs. Aurora Spartans, Saturday, Sept. 13, 11 a.m.

Jayden Holmes
DuPage Chaparrals
Freshman
5′10″
Andrean High School
Hometown: Highland
Next Game: vs. Hocking Hawks, Saturday, Sept. 13, 1 p.m.

Jayden Holmes
DuPage Chaparrals
Defensive back
Freshman
5′10″ 180
Andrean High School
Hometown: Highland
Next Game: vs. Hocking Hawks, Saturday, Sept. 13, 1 p.m.

Jeffrey Meschede
Case Western Reserve Spartans
Sophomore
5′9″ 260
Crown Point High School
Hometown: Crown Point
Next Game: vs. Wabash Little Giants, Saturday, Sept. 13, 1 p.m.

Joel Cazares
CCSJ Crimson Wave
Forward
Freshman
Kankakee Valley High School
Hometown: De Motte
Next Game: vs. Siena Heights Saints, Tuesday, Sept. 9, 5 p.m.

Jonathan Sorensen
St. Francis Fighting Saints
Quarterback
Freshman
6′2″ 220
Hobart High School
Hometown: Lowell
Next Game: vs. Siena Heights Saints, Saturday, Sept. 13, 12 p.m.

Josh Davis
Adrian Bulldogs
Freshman
5′11″ 180
Chesterton Senior High School
Hometown: Chesterton
Next Game: vs. Thiel Tomcats, Saturday, Sept. 13, 1 p.m.

Josiah Cross
Aurora Spartans
Defensive lineman
Freshman
6′1″ 305
Morton High School
Hometown: Hammond
Next Game: vs. Mount St. Joseph Mountain Lions, Saturday, Sept. 13, 1 p.m.

Julianna Kisel
IU Northwest RedHawks
Middle blocker
Sophomore
5′10″
Munster High School
Hometown: Munster
Next Game: vs. St. Francis Fighting Saints, Tuesday, Sept. 9, 7 p.m.

Karina James
Toledo Rockets
Junior
Lowell High School
Hometown: Lowell
Next Game: vs. Bowling Green Falcons, Friday, Sept. 12, 5 p.m.

Kendall Carrubba
IU Northwest RedHawks
Midfielder
Senior
5′4″
Highland High School
Hometown: Highland
Next Game: vs. Saint Francis Cougars, Saturday, Sept. 13, 6 p.m.

Kilee Hite
Governors State Jaguars
Setter
Freshman
5′7″
Hobart High School
Hometown: Hobart
Next Game: vs. Trinity Christian Trolls, Tuesday, Sept. 9, 7 p.m.

Leo Meseberg
Franklin Grizzlies
Offensive lineman
Freshman
6′3″ 250
Lake Central High School
Hometown: Schererville
Next Game: vs. Hope Flying Dutchmen, Saturday, Sept. 13, 1:30 p.m.

Levi Wheeling
Pikeville Bears
Freshman
6′3″ 258
Chesterton Senior High School
Hometown: Chesterton
Next Game: vs. Campbellsville Tigers, Saturday, Sept. 13, 7 p.m.

Lily Gena
Franklin Grizzlies
Defensive specialist
Freshman
5′5″
Munster High School
Hometown: Munster
Next Game: vs. IUPUC Crimson Pride, Tuesday, Sept. 9, 7 p.m.

Logan Bierman
CCSJ Crimson Wave
Forward
Sophomore
Highland High School
Hometown: Highland
Next Game: vs. Andrews Cardinals, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 5 p.m.

Lucas Szymborski
Ball State Cardinals
Freshman
6′2″ 218
Crown Point High School
Hometown: Crown Point
Next Game: vs. New Hampshire Wildcats, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2 p.m.

Luke Stento
Adrian Bulldogs
Freshman
6′0″ 196
Chesterton Senior High School
Hometown: Chesterton
Next Game: vs. Thiel Tomcats, Saturday, Sept. 13, 1 p.m.

Luke Weinman V
Anderson Ravens
Defense
Sophomore
Hobart High School
Hometown: Hobart
Next Game: vs. Wabash Little Giants, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 4 p.m.

Maggie Shultz
Concordia Chicago Cougars
Midfielder
Sophomore
5′2″
Lowell High School
Hometown: Lowell
Next Game: vs. Saint Mary's Belles, Thursday, Sept. 11, 3 p.m.

Manolo Mellouk
Purdue Northwest Pride
Freshman
Andrean High School
Hometown: Highland
Next Game: vs. Aurora Spartans, Saturday, Sept. 13, 11 a.m.

Marcos Almengot
Anderson Ravens
Midfielder
Sophomore
Kankakee Valley High School
Hometown: Wheatfield
Next Game: vs. Wabash Little Giants, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 4 p.m.

Marina Gronkiewicz
Purdue Northwest Pride
Setter
Senior
5′9″
Munster High School
Next Game: vs. Colorado Christian Cougars, Friday, Sept. 12, 2 p.m.

Marisa Paredes
IU Northwest RedHawks
Midfielder
Junior
5′4″
Munster High School
Hometown: Munster
Next Game: vs. Saint Francis Cougars, Saturday, Sept. 13, 6 p.m.

Marshall Kmiecik
Franklin Grizzlies
Sophomore
6′0″ 180
New Prairie High School
Hometown: Michigan City
Next Game: vs. Hope Flying Dutchmen, Saturday, Sept. 13, 1:30 p.m.

Mathew Opat
Saint Xavier Cougars
Quarterback
Sophomore
6′0″ 180
Munster High School
Hometown: Munster
Next Game: vs. UW Whitewater Warhawks, Saturday, Sept. 13, 12 p.m.

Matthew Sorce
St. Francis Fighting Saints
Freshman
6′3″ 235
New Prairie High School
Hometown: South Bend
Next Game: vs. Siena Heights Saints, Saturday, Sept. 13, 12 p.m.

Mia Hoffman-Buczek
IU South Bend Titans
Defense
Freshman
5′3″
Kankakee Valley High School
Hometown: Rensselaer
Next Game: vs. Albion Britons, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 5 p.m.

Nakiya Moran
Concordia Chicago Cougars
Freshman
5′7″ 175
Whiting High School
Hometown: Whiting
Next Game: vs. Manchester Spartans, Saturday, Sept. 13, 1 p.m.

Nick Johnsen
Valparaiso Beacons
Defensive lineman
Freshman
6′3″ 225
Highland High School
Hometown: Highland
Next Game: vs. Western Illinois Leathernecks, Saturday, Sept. 13, 6 p.m.

Nikola Dimitrijevic
Roosevelt Lakers
Midfielder
Freshman
Munster High School
Hometown: Munster
Next Game: vs. UMSL Tritons, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 6 p.m.

Owen Denny
Ashland Eagles
Freshman
5′10″ 188
Lake Central High School
Hometown: Schererville
Next Game: vs. Indianapolis Greyhounds, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2 p.m.

Paul Clark
Buffalo Bulls
Freshman
6′4″ 285
Crown Point High School
Hometown: Crown Point
Next Game: vs. Kent State Golden Flashes, Saturday, Sept. 13, 12 p.m.

Payton Vandommelen
CCSJ Crimson Wave
Outside hitter
Junior
5′8″
Highland High School
Hometown: Highland
Next Game: vs. Saint Xavier Cougars, Tuesday, Sept. 9, 7 p.m.

Piper Ellenberger
IU Northwest RedHawks
Forward and midfielder
Freshman
5′4″
Hobart High School
Hometown: Hobart
Next Game: vs. Saint Francis Cougars, Saturday, Sept. 13, 6 p.m.

Riley Mach
St. Francis Fighting Saints
Sophomore
Munster High School
Hometown: Munster
Next Game: vs. Moraine Valley Cyclones, Saturday, Sept. 13, 10 a.m.

Roman Hernandez
Kentucky State Thorobreds
Senior
5′10″
Morton High School
Hometown: Gary
Next Game: vs. Grambling State Tigers, Saturday, Sept. 13, 7 p.m.

Rylee Cotton
IU South Bend Titans
Goalkeeper
Junior
5′10″
Hobart High School
Hometown: Hobart
Next Game: vs. Albion Britons, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 5 p.m.

Sam Utzig
Franklin Grizzlies
Defensive lineman
Freshman
5′10″ 213
Heritage Christian High School
Hometown: Carmel
Next Game: vs. Hope Flying Dutchmen, Saturday, Sept. 13, 1:30 p.m.

Sebastian Boswell
Adrian Bulldogs
Sophomore
6′5″ 220
Chesterton Senior High School
Hometown: Chesterton
Next Game: vs. Thiel Tomcats, Saturday, Sept. 13, 1 p.m.

Servando Garza
Concordia Chicago Cougars
Freshman
5′11″ 235
Whiting High School
Hometown: East Chicago
Next Game: vs. Manchester Spartans, Saturday, Sept. 13, 1 p.m.

Seth Rindfuss
Franklin Grizzlies
Defensive lineman
Sophomore
6′0″ 260
Lowell High School
Hometown: Lake Village
Next Game: vs. Hope Flying Dutchmen, Saturday, Sept. 13, 1:30 p.m.

Sophia Lagunas
Millikin Big Blue
Defense
Freshman
5′6″
Munster High School
Hometown: Dyer
Next Game: vs. Webster Gorloks, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 7 p.m.

TJ Caldwell
Saint Francis Cougars
Wide receiver
Sophomore
5′11″ 163
Hobart High School
Hometown: Hammond
Next Game: vs. Lawrence Tech Blue Devils, Saturday, Sept. 13, 1 p.m.

Trey Gibson
Marian Knights
Running back
Sophomore
6′0″ 200
Hobart High School
Hometown: Hobart
Next Game: vs. Defiance Yellow Jackets, Saturday, Sept. 13, 1:05 p.m.

Trinitie Lintner
IU Northwest RedHawks
Middle blocker
Sophomore
5′11″
Lowell High School
Hometown: Lowell
Next Game: vs. St. Francis Fighting Saints, Tuesday, Sept. 9, 7 p.m.

Vivianne Garcia
IU South Bend Titans
Defense
Junior
5′4″
Hobart High School
Hometown: Hobart
Next Game: vs. Albion Britons, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 5 p.m.

Will Clark
Buffalo Bulls
Freshman
6′4″ 258
Crown Point High School
Hometown: Crown Point
Next Game: vs. Kent State Golden Flashes, Saturday, Sept. 13, 12 p.m.

Zander Lankford
Valparaiso Beacons
Punter
Freshman
5′11″ 195
Hobart High School
Hometown: Hobart
Next Game: vs. Western Illinois Leathernecks, Saturday, Sept. 13, 6 p.m.

Zekiel Zukley
DePauw Tigers
Freshman
6′2″ 210
Bishop Noll Institute
Hometown: Hammond
Next Game: vs. Centre Colonels, Saturday, Sept. 13, 7 p.m.

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