David H. Hickman High School standout Zach Bates’ college team lost in NCAA Division I baseball game on Friday, Feb. 14

David H. Hickman High School standout Zach Bates’ college team lost in NCAA Division I baseball game on Friday, Feb. 14
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On Friday, Feb. 14, former David H. Hickman High School standout Zach Bates’ 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.

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Zach Bates
Left handed pitcher
Sophomore
6′2″ 200



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