Eureka Football Releases 2020 Recruiting Class
"We are very excited to add so many outstanding young men to our program," Barth said. "Their talent, character, and work ethic on and off the field will help our program continue to reach new heights."
The Class of 2020-21 includes:
Alex Barney (FR, 5-10, Criminal Justice, Sheldon, Ill.; Milford)
Our first football recruit of 2020 is Alex Barney.
— Eureka Red Devils (@EurekaRedDevils) July 6, 2020
A 5-foot-10 freshman tight end from Sheldon, Alex helped Milford win an Illinois 8-man state championship in 2018 and take state runner-up in 2019. #MeetTheRedDevils pic.twitter.com/JK0by389pt
Sam Bartels (FR, 6-0, 190, Kinesiology, Jerseyville, Ill.; Jersey Community)
Our next football recruit of 2020 is Sam Bartels.
— Eureka Red Devils (@EurekaRedDevils) July 6, 2020
A 6-foot freshman kicker from Jerseyville, Sam was a Second Team All-MVC honoree and the Jersey Community Special Teams MVP in 2019, and he went 23-for-23 on PATs and made a pair of field goals. #MeetTheRedDevils pic.twitter.com/ozgS8POldA
Cooper Basnett (FR, 6-0, 215, Athletic Training, Russellville, Mo.; Russellville)
Our next football recruit of 2020 is Cooper Basnett.
— Eureka Red Devils (@EurekaRedDevils) July 6, 2020
A 6-foot freshman defensive end from Russellville, Mo., Cooper recorded 13 total tackles, including seven solos, for the Indians in 2019. #MeetTheRedDevils pic.twitter.com/qbXiY2VXgU
Christion Beamon (FR, 5-11, 215, Psychology, Lawrenceville, Ill.; Lawrenceville)
Our next football recruit of 2020 is Christion Beamon.
— Eureka Red Devils (@EurekaRedDevils) July 6, 2020
A 5-foot-11 freshman running back from Lawrenceville, Christion was the Indians' leading rusher, an All-Wabash Valley Honorable Mention recipient and a Wabash Valley All-Star game selection. #MeetTheRedDevils pic.twitter.com/ATMrsygShs
Jake Benninger (FR, 6-4, 285, Special Education, Lincoln, Ill.; Lincoln Community)
Our next football recruit of 2020 is Jake Benninger.
— Eureka Red Devils (@EurekaRedDevils) July 6, 2020
A 6-foot-4 offensive lineman from Lincoln, Jake was a Second Team All-Apollo Conference honoree at Lincoln Community. #MeetTheRedDevils pic.twitter.com/o4dGIZQPyn
Michael Betz (FR, 6-1, 165, History/Education, Martinsville, Ind.; Martinsville)
Our next football recruit of 2020 is Michael Betz.
— Eureka Red Devils (@EurekaRedDevils) July 6, 2020
A 6-foot-1 freshman from Martinsville, Indiana, Michael was a valuable defensive back for the Artesians. #MeetTheRedDevils pic.twitter.com/N5H2L7O4b1
Austin Black (FR, 5-10, 225, Secondary Education, Bloomington, Ill.; Bloomington)
Our next football recruit of 2020 is Austin Black.
— Eureka Red Devils (@EurekaRedDevils) July 6, 2020
A 5-foot-10 offensive lineman from Bloomington, Austin helped the Purple Raiders break a five-year playoff drought in 2018 and win 11 varsity games in his career. #MeetTheRedDevils pic.twitter.com/jRjcrCLb6m
Grady Burwell (FR, 5-8, 160, Sports Management, Tolono, Ill.; Unity)
Our next football recruit of 2020 is Grady Burwell.
— Eureka Red Devils (@EurekaRedDevils) July 6, 2020
A 5-foot-8 defensive back from Tolono, Grady helped Unity reach the second round of the Class 4A playoffs in 2019. #MeetTheRedDevils pic.twitter.com/anUmtfpdju
Dalton Crouse (FR, 6-1, 225, Law Enforcement, Knoxville, Ill.; Knoxville)
Our next football recruit of 2020 is Dalton Crouse.
— Eureka Red Devils (@EurekaRedDevils) July 6, 2020
A 6-foot freshman from Knoxville, Dalton was an All-State and All-Prairieland defensive end and left guard and a Peoria Journal Star All-Star for the Blue Bullets. #MeetTheRedDevils pic.twitter.com/0g2HPqcY8k
Trey Danner (FR, 6-1, 175, Business, Havana, Ill.; Havana)
Our next football recruit of 2020 is Trey Danner.
— Eureka Red Devils (@EurekaRedDevils) July 6, 2020
A 6-foot-1 linebacker from Havana, Trey led his team in tackles and was a two-time All-Prairieland honoree for the Ducks. #MeetTheRedDevils pic.twitter.com/y7xCsEimHP
Korleone Faulkner (FR, 6-0, 170, Sports Management, Mattoon, Ill.; Mattoon)
Our next football recruit of 2020 is Korleone Faulkner.
— Eureka Red Devils (@EurekaRedDevils) July 6, 2020
A 6-foot wide receiver and honors student from Mattoon, Korleone helped the Green Wave make it to the second round of the playoffs in 2018. #MeetTheRedDevils pic.twitter.com/NswNKCbiI7
Hugo Garza (FR, 6-2, 285, Kinesiology, Arcola, Ill.; Arcola)
Our next football recruit of 2020 is Hugo Garza.
— Eureka Red Devils (@EurekaRedDevils) July 6, 2020
A 6-foot-2 lineman from Arcola, Hugo was a First Team All-State, All-Area and unanimous First Team All-Lincoln Prairie honoree for the Purple Riders. #MeetTheRedDevils pic.twitter.com/R70UgQwqjB
Carson Gregory (FR, 5-9, 220, Psychology, Pekin, Ill.; Pekin)
Our next football recruit of 2020 is Carson Gregory.
— Eureka Red Devils (@EurekaRedDevils) July 8, 2020
A 5-foot-9 freshman from Pekin, Carson was a 220-pound lineman for the Dragons. #MeetTheRedDevils pic.twitter.com/arrQTflpnG
Hunter Gregory (FR, 6-0, 175, Communication, Moweaqua, Ill.; Moweaqua)
Our next football recruit of 2020 is Hunter Gregory.
— Eureka Red Devils (@EurekaRedDevils) July 8, 2020
A 6-foot linebacker from Central A&M, Hunter helped the Raiders take state runner-up in Class 1A in 2019. #MeetTheRedDevils pic.twitter.com/SDyaeB4SsE
Ethan Harper (FR, 6-3, 250, Undecided, Marshall, Ill.; Marshall)
Our next football recruit of 2020 is Ethan Harper.
— Eureka Red Devils (@EurekaRedDevils) July 8, 2020
A 6-foot-3 defensive lineman from Marshall, Ethan was a First Team All-Little Illini honoree and he recorded 63 tackles as defensive tackle for the Lions. #MeetTheRedDevils pic.twitter.com/DbyBWsG5mN
Ryan Henderson (FR, 5-11, 215, Undecided, Chicago, Ill.; Steinmetz)
Our next football recruit of 2020 is Ryan Henderson.
— Eureka Red Devils (@EurekaRedDevils) July 8, 2020
A 5-foot-11 freshman from Chicago, Ryan was four-year varsity player and the team MVP as a senior at Steinmetz. #MeetTheRedDevils pic.twitter.com/jlvrVV6DgE
Austin Hopkins (FR, 5-8, 182, Environmental Science, Arcola, Ill.; Arcola)
Our next football recruit of 2020 is Austin Hopkins.
— Eureka Red Devils (@EurekaRedDevils) July 8, 2020
A 5-foot-8 running back/linebacker from Arcola, Austin was a two-time All-Lincoln Prairie honoree and he finished his career second on Arcola's all-time rushing list with 4,092 yards. #MeetTheRedDevils pic.twitter.com/YLeHTrHeTv
Kaleb Lane (FR, 5-11, 235, Criminal Justice, Southside, Tenn.; Montgomery Central)
Our next football recruit of 2020 is Kaleb Lane.
— Eureka Red Devils (@EurekaRedDevils) July 8, 2020
A 5-foot-11 fullback/lineman from Southside, Tennessee, Kaleb tallied 58 tackles and two sacks in 2019, received All-Region honors and was named to the Clarksville Leaf Chronicle's All-Decade Team. #MeetTheRedDevils pic.twitter.com/7bRAJGNTQT
Jabari Merriweather (FR, 6-4, 176, Environmental Science, St. Louis, Mo.; Bishop Dubourg)
Our next football recruit of 2020 is Jabari Merriweather.
— Eureka Red Devils (@EurekaRedDevils) July 8, 2020
A 6-foot-4 freshman from St. Louis, Jabari was a lengthy wide receiver and cornerback for Bishop DuBourg. #MeetTheRedDevils pic.twitter.com/eiqI9Bg1uQ
Quenton Pratt (FR, 5-10, 240, Business, Danville, Ill.; Danville Schlarman)
Our next football recruit of 2020 is Quenton Pratt.
— Eureka Red Devils (@EurekaRedDevils) July 8, 2020
A 5-foot-10 freshman from Danville Schlarman, Quenton was a valuable lineman for the Hilltoppers. #MeetTheRedDevils pic.twitter.com/FgnW1xHgzZ
Dawson Swaim (FR, 6-1, 209, Education, Milmine, Ill.; Bement)
Our next football recruit of 2020 is Dawson Swaim.
— Eureka Red Devils (@EurekaRedDevils) July 8, 2020
A 6-foot-1 freshman from Milmine, Dawson was Bement's Team MVP in 2019. #MeetTheRedDevils. pic.twitter.com/xOdbHHPkqR
Dorian Richardson (FR, 5-11, 210, Business Administration, Gordo, Alabama; Gordo)
Our next football recruit of 2020 is Dorian Richardson.
— Eureka Red Devils (@EurekaRedDevils) July 8, 2020
A 5-foot-10 defensive lineman/linebacker from Gordo, Alabama, Dorian was an All-County player for the Green Wave team that went 12-1 and made it to the third round of the AHSAA playoffs in 2019. #MeetTheRedDevils pic.twitter.com/EavwjENXtZ
Anneus Riggs (FR, 5-10, 195, Physical Therapy, Belleville, Ill.; Althoff Catholic)
Our next football recruit of 2020 is Anneus Riggs.
— Eureka Red Devils (@EurekaRedDevils) July 8, 2020
A 5-foot-10 freshman from Belleville, Anneus received All-South Seven Honorable Mention in 2019 and racked up 34 total tackles in 18 games for the Crusaders. #MeetTheRedDevils pic.twitter.com/YCW4PlV1q9
Edgar Reyes (FR, 5-11, 225, Special Education, Seneca, Ill.; Seneca)
Our next football recruit of 2020 is Edgar Reyes.
— Eureka Red Devils (@EurekaRedDevils) July 8, 2020
A 5-foot-11 lineman from Seneca, Edgar received Second Team All-Area and Sangamon Valley Conference Honorable Mention and was team captain for the Fighting Irish in 2019. #MeetTheRedDevils pic.twitter.com/ZcD46SDswK
Reuben Roberts (FR, 6-4, 185, Environmental Science, Eureka, Ill.; Eureka)
Our next football recruit of 2020 is Reuben Roberts.
— Eureka Red Devils (@EurekaRedDevils) July 10, 2020
A 6-foot-4 wide receiver from Eureka, Reuben recorded 25 receptions for 353 yards last season and helped the Hornets reach the Class 3A playoffs all four years. #MeetTheRedDevils pic.twitter.com/ieqUhoakxe
Booker Sanders (FR, 5-9, 165, Criminal Justice, Mattoon, Ill.; Mattoon)
Our next football recruit of 2020 is Booker Sanders.
— Eureka Red Devils (@EurekaRedDevils) July 10, 2020
A 5-foot-9 wide receiver from Mattoon, Booker recorded 19 receptions for 269 yards and four touchdowns and was an all-conference honoree at Washington High School in Phoenix, Arizona. #MeetTheRedDevils pic.twitter.com/DNTVBMC7ZA
CJ Sharp (FR, 5-9, 230, Sports Management, Belleville, Ill.; Belleville West)
Our next football recruit of 2020 is CJ Sharp.
— Eureka Red Devils (@EurekaRedDevils) July 10, 2020
A 5-foot-9 running back/linebacker from Belleville, CJ averaged 116.2 rushing yards per game, racked up 50 tackles and was an All-South Seven and All-City honoree at Althoff Catholic. #MeetTheRedDevils pic.twitter.com/m2qROXLp4X
Caide Sloan (FR, 6-0, 150, Undecided, Johnston City, Ill.; Johnston City)
Our next football recruit of 2020 is Caide Sloan.
— Eureka Red Devils (@EurekaRedDevils) July 10, 2020
A 6-foot wide receiver from Johnston City, Caide received All-Black Diamond Conference Honorable Mention for the Indians. #MeetTheRedDevils pic.twitter.com/0FiaRyaXEV
Lukas Tinkham (FR, 6-2, 210, Business Administration, Abingdon, Ill.; Abingdon-Avon)
Our next football recruit of 2020 is Lukas Tinkham.
— Eureka Red Devils (@EurekaRedDevils) July 10, 2020
A 6-foot-2 quarterback from Abingdon, Lukas threw for 4,461 yards and 48 touchdowns in his career for the Tornados and was a First Team All-Prairieland honoree and an Academic All-State recipient. #MeetTheRedDevils pic.twitter.com/kreSHE0gV9
Gabe Townsend (FR, 5-10, 195, Accounting, Winamac, Ind.; Winamac)
Our next football recruit of 2020 is Gabe Townsend.
— Eureka Red Devils (@EurekaRedDevils) July 10, 2020
A 5-foot-10 running back from Winamac, Indiana, Gabe helped the Warriors win a sectional championship and received All-Hoosier North Athletic Conference honors, among others. #MeetTheRedDevils pic.twitter.com/4rqeAKxn6g
Wyatt Walters (FR, 5-11, 250, Criminal Justice, Las Cruces, NM; Centennial)
Our next football recruit of 2020 is Wyatt Walters.
— Eureka Red Devils (@EurekaRedDevils) July 10, 2020
A 5-foot-11 lineman from Las Cruces, New Mexico, Wyatt was a Second Team All-District honoree, and he helped the Hawks make it to the state semifinals in 2018 and reach the quarterfinals in 2019. #MeetTheRedDevils pic.twitter.com/Ho6b7MKJXQ
Garrett Wayne (FR, 5-10, 170, Quarterback, Chemistry, Clinton, Ill.; Clinton)
Our next football recruit of 2020 is Garrett Wayne.
— Eureka Red Devils (@EurekaRedDevils) July 10, 2020
A 5-foot-10 quarterback from Clinton, Garrett was the leading rusher, passer and scorer for his team and his class's valedictorian. #MeetTheRedDevils pic.twitter.com/c2oY05HbGh
Gibson Wells (FR, 6-0, 205, Defensive Line, Undecided, Tuscola, Ill.; Tuscola)
Our next football recruit of 2020 is Gibson Wells.
— Eureka Red Devils (@EurekaRedDevils) July 10, 2020
A 6-foot defensive lineman from Tuscola, Gibson recorded 72 tackles as a senior at defensive end in 2019. #MeetTheRedDevils pic.twitter.com/5YAjge3N9b
Lucas Zech (FR, 5-9, 165, Quarterback/Wide Receiver, Exercise Science, Rantoul, Ill.; Rantoul)
Our next football recruit of 2020 is Lucas Zech.
— Eureka Red Devils (@EurekaRedDevils) July 10, 2020
A 5-foot-9 freshman from Rantoul, Lucas was the quarterback and an All-Illini Prairie Honorable Mention punter for the Eagles. #MeetTheRedDevils pic.twitter.com/5S7UskCOHq
Logan Damron (FR, 5-7, 182, Running Back, Education, Brimfield, Ill.; Brimfield)
Our next football recruit of 2020-21 is Logan Damron.
— Eureka Red Devils (@EurekaRedDevils) July 31, 2020
A 5-foot-7 running back from Brimfield, Logan was an All-Prairieland Conference honoree for Elmwood/Brimfield. #MeetTheRedDevils pic.twitter.com/AqQ7O7cXYW
Sean Fogarty (JR, 5-8, 180, Running Back, Environmental Science, Canaryville, Ill.; Tilden; Lakeland University)
Our next football recruit of 2020-21 is Sean Fogarty.
— Eureka Red Devils (@EurekaRedDevils) July 31, 2020
A 5-foot-8 junior transfer from Tilden, Sean was a running back at Lakeland and a two-year captain at Tilden. #MeetTheRedDevils pic.twitter.com/WcT1pOPy8p
Stefon Humphrey (FR, 5-7, 180, Linebacker, Kinesiology, O'Fallon, Ill.; O'Fallon Township)
Our next football recruit of 2020-21 is Stefon Humphrey.
— Eureka Red Devils (@EurekaRedDevils) July 31, 2020
A 5-foot-7 freshman from O'Fallon, Stefon was a play-making linebacker and captain for the Panthers. #MeetTheRedDevils pic.twitter.com/Ael0JMyyvy
Jackson Nightingale (FR, 5-11, 180, Defensive Back, Sports Management, Maroa, Ill.; Maroa-Forsythe)
Our next football recruit of 2020-21 is Jackson Nightingale.
— Eureka Red Devils (@EurekaRedDevils) July 31, 2020
A 5-foot-11 defensive back from Maroa-Forsythe, Jackson was a First Team All-Sangamo honoree in 2019, and he helped his team go 13-1 and take state runner-up in Class 2A in 2018. #MeetTheRedDevils pic.twitter.com/CrPGg6GpRI
Quinten Smith (SO, 6-2, 210, Quarterback, Sports Management, Flora, Ill.; Flora; MacMurray)
Our next football recruit of 2020-21 is Quinten Smith.
— Eureka Red Devils (@EurekaRedDevils) July 31, 2020
A 6-foot-2 sophomore transfer from MacMurray, Quinten was a quarterback for the Highlanders and he was the 2019 MVP for Flora in the Shrine Game. #MeetTheRedDevils pic.twitter.com/uWDzj1VA4a
Vincenzo Vespo (FR, 5-9, 160, Defensive Back, Elementary Education, Belvidere; Belvidere North)
Our next football recruit of 2020-21 is Vincenzo Vespo.
— Eureka Red Devils (@EurekaRedDevils) July 31, 2020
A 5-foot-9 freshman from Belvidere, Vincenzo was a valuable defensive back at Belvidere North and he helped the Blue Thunder go 7-2 in 2019. #MeetTheRedDevils pic.twitter.com/Mch6Zpwsiw
Raymond Villegas III (FR, 5-11, 185, Running Back, Criminal Justice, Mission, Texas; La Joya High School)
Our next football recruit of 2020-21 is Raymond Villegas III.
— Eureka Red Devils (@EurekaRedDevils) July 31, 2020
A 5-foot-11 freshman running back from Mission, Texas, Raymond was a two-time All-District and an All-State Honorable Mention recipient in Texas Class 6A at La Joya High School. #MeetTheRedDevils pic.twitter.com/XuykMmrkRq