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Tuesday, November 11, 2025

On Friday, March 28, former David H. Hickman High School standout Zach Bates’ college team won in an NCAA Division I baseball game

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Zach Bates

Zach Bates

On Friday, March 28, former David H. Hickman High School standout Zach Bates’ current college team, the Illinois Fighting Illini, won 9-6 in their NCAA Division I baseball game against the Michigan State Spartans.

The game took place at McLane Baseball Stadium at John H. Kobs Field. This was their first matchup against the Spartans this season.

The Fighting Illini’s next game is scheduled for Friday, March 28 at 6:15 p.m. at McLane Baseball Stadium at John H. Kobs Field against Michigan State Spartans.

Zach Bates
Left handed pitcher
Sophomore
6′2″ 200