On Tuesday, Feb. 25, former David H. Hickman High School standout Zach Bates’ college team won in an NCAA Division I baseball game

Zach Bates

By Columbia News

Feb 26, 2025

On Tuesday, Feb. 25, former David H. Hickman High School standout Zach Bates’ 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.

Zach Bates

Left handed pitcher

Sophomore

6′2″ 200

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