Sunday, Feb. 16: Coal City High School standout Payton Hutchings’ college team wins to Abilene Christian Wildcats

On Sunday, Feb. 16, former Coal City High School standout Payton Hutchings’ current college team, the Illinois Fighting Illini, won 6-2 in their NCAA Division I baseball game against the Abilene Christian Wildcats.

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

The Fighting Illini’s next game is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 22 at 2:30 p.m. at Bobcat Ballpark against Texas State Bobcats.