On Friday, March 14, former David H. Hickman High School standout Zach Bates’ college team won in an NCAA Division I baseball game

Zach Bates

By Columbia News

Mar 15, 2025

On Friday, March 14, former David H. Hickman High School standout Zach Bates’ current college team, the Illinois Fighting Illini, won 13-9 in their NCAA Division I baseball game against the Valparaiso Beacons.

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

The Fighting Illini’s next game is scheduled for Saturday, March 15 at 1 p.m. at Illinois Field against Valparaiso Beacons.

Zach Bates

Left handed pitcher

Sophomore

6′2″ 200

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