Payton Hutchings, former Coal City High School standout, played on Friday, Feb. 14 in NCAA Division I baseball game

On Friday, Feb. 14, former Coal City High School standout Payton Hutchings’ current college team, the Illinois Fighting Illini, lost 10-9 in their NCAA Division I baseball game against the Abilene Christian Wildcats.

The game took place at Whataburger Field. This was their first matchup against the Wildcats this season.

The Fighting Illini’s next game is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 15 at 1 p.m. at Whataburger Field against Abilene Christian Wildcats.