Three Lemont Student-Athletes Make College Commitments

LEMONT, IL — Three Lemont High School student-athletes have announced their commitments to compete collegiately beginning in Fall 2026, the high school shared in a news release. Athletes include football players Ethan Katauskas (University of Wisconsin-Platteville) and Aiden Rudman (Saint Xavier University), and men’s volleyball player Aidan McIntyre (Trine University).

The high school shared some information on the students' athletic careers below:

Ethan Katauskas – Career Highlights
• Earned two varsity letters playing for head coach Willie Hayes
• Two-year starter at center on the offensive line
• Spokesman who made each line call and was responsible for communication up front
• Helped Lemont to a composite 11-9 record, which included two South Suburban Conference-Blue Division titles and two IHSA Playoff appearances
• Team captain who earned All-SSC Blue honors as a senior in 2025
• Helped Lemont average 37.5 points per game in SSC Blue play, in addition to nearly 300 total yards per game overall
• Lemont went 5-5, shared the SSC Blue title, and advanced to the IHSA Class 5A Playoffs
• Made his varsity debut as a junior in 2024
• Also has earned multiple letters in track and field
• High Honor Roll student
• Will play for head coach Ryan Munz at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, an NCAA Division III institution located in Platteville, Wisconsin, and a member of the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.

Aidan McIntyre – Career Highlights

• Two-time all-conference performer who has earned three varsity letters playing for head coach Chris Zogata
• Middle blocker and outside hitter who has helped Lemont to a composite 45-47 record in three seasons, as well as two South Suburban Conference-Blue Division titles
• Is expected to be a major contributor as a senior in 2026
• Has posted a .236 hitting percentage while averaging 1.81 kills and 0.69 blocks per game over 190 career games
• Enters his senior year with 344 kills, 131 blocks, 147 digs, and 57 service aces
• Has ranked among the team’s top two in hitting percentage and serve percentage and the top three in blocks each year
• Repeated as an All-SSC Blue performer as a junior in 2025
• Made an immediate impact in his varsity debut as a freshman in 2023
• Plays club volleyball for 630 Volleyball
• Earned the JVA Athleader Award, which recognizes students for academic excellence, leadership, responsibility and selflessness
• High Honor Roll student
• Will play for head coach William Dowdy at Trine University, an NCAA Division III institution located in Angola, Indiana, and a volleyball only member of the Midwest Collegiate Volleyball League.

Aiden Rudman – Career Highlights
• Earned two varsity letters playing for head coach Willie Hayes
• Versatile running back who totaled 1,883 all-purpose yards and 24 touchdowns while not losing a fumble in 338 touches
• Racked up 1,762 yards rushing on 304 carries (4.84 per carry) with 20 touchdowns, and added 34 catches for 412 yards (12.1 per reception) and four scores through the air
• Helped Lemont to a composite 11-9 record, which included two South Suburban Conference-Blue Division titles and two IHSA Playoff appearances
• Team captain who earned All-SSC Blue honors as a senior in 2025
• Led the team with career highs of 185 carries, 891 yards rushing, 13 rushing scores, and 16 touchdowns overall
• Also was second on the team with 23 catches, 291 yards receiving, and three scores through the air
• Posted at least one touchdown in eight straight games and racked up four multi-score games
• Cited among the Daily Southtown’s all-area team
• Lemont went 5-5, shared the SSC Blue title, and advanced to the IHSA Class 5A Playoffs
• Made his varsity debut as a junior in 2024, earning honorable mention all-conference accolades
• Earned two varsity letters in wrestling, and won an IHSA Regional title as a sophomore in 2024
• Honor Roll student
• Will play for head coach Mike Feminis at Saint Xavier University, an NAIA institution located in Chicago, and is a member of the Mid-States Football Association.