Payton Hutchings, former Coal City High School standout, played on Saturday, March 15 in NCAA Division I baseball game

On Saturday, March 15, former Coal City High School standout Payton Hutchings’ current college team, the Illinois Fighting Illini, won 14-4 in their NCAA Division I baseball game against the Valparaiso Beacons.

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

The Fighting Illini’s next game is scheduled for Tuesday, March 18 at 6 p.m. at Illinois Field against Indiana State Sycamores.