Geneva lineman Alley headed to Judson University for school, football

GENEVA — A lifelong love of football was celebrated on Thursday afternoon when Geneva High School lineman John Alley signed a letter of intent for Judson University, a National Association Intercollegiate Athletics school in suburban Chicago. “He was great to coach,” Eagles coach Don Shymske said. “He was a kid blessed with size that improved with strength and agility.” He said the signing means a lot to his program as younger players can see what opportunities are available. “They [Judson] actually called me,” Alley said of the connection that started from a coach from another program to one that got...