Explorers' Colten Roswell Signs To Play Football At Illinois College

ALTON - Colten Roswell has been a standout in athletics and also in the classroom at Marquette Catholic High School. He has been rewarded with a football scholarship to Illinois College.

"They showed great interest in me and made me feel right at home," he said. Roswell has also been a baseball player at Marquette Catholic. He lives in Bethalto.

Colten has been a member of Christian Athletes for Christ, Yearbook, Students For Soldiers and National Honor Society at Marquette. He is a three-time high honor roll student and was a one-time honorable mention All-Conference Defensive Line pick and two-time unanimous All-Conference Offensive and Defensive Line Player.

"Marquette shaped who I am and prepared me for the academic challenges I will face in college," he said.

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