EP football’s Gaven Adams has been selected to play in the Illinois High School Shrine Game next June.
The game is made up of football players from across the state including participants from all eight classes.The Illinois High School Football Coaches Association selects the teams based on nominations from head coaches.
Adams was nominated by EP head coach Tyler Whitebread and will play for the red team. Whitebread said he could not be happier for his star receiver. “Being selected to play in the Shrine Game, which is full of All-Stars from around the state is a big accomplishment for Gaven. After the season he had, he deserves to play another game with the best players in Illinois. His commitment to becoming a better player these past 4 years has paid off for him, and I couldn’t be more proud of him.”
Adams is currently being recruited by various colleges about playing at the next level, but he has not committed anywhere as of yet.
The senior had a breakout season setting both individual and career marks: Season – Receiving Yards (909) Receiving TDs (12) Career: Receiving Yards – (1,072) Receiving TDs (15). Adams was also named to the TRAC all-conference team.
The team will be coached in part by two Three Rivers Athletic Conference coaches, Guy Dierikx of Riverdale and Mike leMay of Sterling Newman.
The 52nd annual game will be played on June 20, 2026 at Tucci Stadium on the campus of Illinois Wesleyan University.
