Coal City High School standout Payton Hutchings’ college team won in NCAA Division I baseball game on Tuesday, Feb. 25

On Tuesday, Feb. 25, former Coal City High School standout Payton Hutchings’ current college team, the Illinois Fighting Illini, won 19-8 in their NCAA Division I baseball game against the Aurora Spartans.

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

The Fighting Illini’s next game is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 28 at 4 p.m. at Las Vegas Ballpark against Texas Tech Red Raiders.