CCIW Names Football Student-Athletes of the Week

NAPERVILLE --- North Central quarterback Garret Wilson, Wheaton defensive end Rex Kroger and Carroll kicker Matthew Swink have been selected as the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) Football Student-Athletes of the Week on Monday. The trio earned the honors after standout performances in the league’s opening weekend.

Offensive: Garret Wilson, North Central

Wilson completed 20 of 27 passes for 295 yards and a career-best five touchdowns to drive the top-ranked Cardinals past Carthage in the league opener, 62-0. The sophomore signal-caller from Edmond, Okla. also rushed five times for 70 yards.

Defensive: Rex Kroger, Wheaton

Kroger scored the opening touchdown on Saturday in Wheaton's 50-7 victory at Augustana as he collected a 57-yard interception return for a touchdown on the first Augustana series of the game. Kroger, a sophomore, also made four tackles on Saturday – all solo. He also registered a game-high two quarterback hurries and a tackle for loss.

Special Teams: Matthew Swink, Carroll

Swink remained perfect this season, going 3-for-3 on extra-point attempts and making two field goals for the Pioneers in their 41-29 defeat versus WashU. Swink connected on field goals from 35 and 28 yards.

2025 CCIW Football Student-Athletes of the Week

Offensive

Sept. 22: Garret Wilson, North Central

Sept. 15: Jereme Ombogo, North Park

Defensive

Sept. 22: Rex Kroger, Wheaton

Sept. 15: Alex Araiza, Millikin

Special Teams

Sept. 22: Matthew Swink, Carroll

Sept. 15: Wesley McCloud, North Park