FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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Regional Media Network Area Standouts Selected for 52nd Annual Illinois High School Shrine Game
[Kewanee, IL] — Dec. 17, 2025 — Several standout high school football seniors from communities served by the Regional Media Network have been selected to participate in the 52nd Annual Illinois High School Shrine Game, an all-star showcase benefiting Shriners Hospitals for Children® and Shriners International.
The Illinois High School Football Coaches Association announced the Red and Blue Team selections on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. The game will be played Saturday, June 20, 2026 at Tucci Stadium on the campus of Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, Illinois.
Kickoff is set for 11:00 a.m. with pregame beginning at 10:00 a.m.
“Beyond the competition, the Shrine Game is about giving these young men an unforgettable experience while raising funds and awareness to help kids,” said Eric Tjarks, Game Chairman, in a message to supporters.
Regional Media Network Area Players Selected
Red Team
- Owen Voorhees — ATH — Orion HS
- George Jungerman — ILB — Newman Central Catholic HS (Sterling)
- Drew Phelps — OLB — Moline HS
- Tristan Wallarab — NT — United Township HS (East Moline)
- Caen Beckett — WR — Riverdale HS (Port Byron)
- Gaven Adams — WR — Erie-Prophetstown Coop (Erie)
Blue Team
- Wes Sandberg — ATH — Cambridge-Ridgewood Coop
- Kale Filler — ATH — Orion HS
- Wyatt DeSplinter — ILB — Annawan HS
- Brody Dodd — OL (G) — Monmouth-Roseville HS
- Nick Huston — ILB — Monmouth-Roseville HS
- Rowan Kallal — TE — United Township HS (East Moline)
- Ryan Lower — ILB — Rockridge HS (Taylor Ridge)
- Jackson McAvoy — DB — Geneseo HS
- Kye Weinzierl — OLB — Geneseo HS
- Rylan Reimolds — RB — Rushville-Industry HS
Tickets & Information
Banquet and game tickets may be purchased through Wholly Tickets, and additional event details are available at the Illinois High School Shrine Game website.
About the Illinois High School Shrine Game
The Illinois High School Shrine Game is an annual all-star football event designed to give elite student-athletes a high-level competitive experience while raising funds and awareness for Shriners Hospitals for Children® and related charitable efforts.
