Friday, March 21: David H. Hickman High School standout Zach Bates’ college team wins to Northwestern Wildcats

Zach Bates

By Columbia News

Mar 22, 2025

On Friday, March 21, former David H. Hickman High School standout Zach Bates’ current college team, the Illinois Fighting Illini, won 11-6 in their NCAA Division I baseball game against the Northwestern Wildcats.

The game took place at Rocky and Berenice Miller Park. This was their second matchup against the Wildcats this season.

The Fighting Illini’s next game is scheduled for Saturday, March 22 at 1 p.m. at Rocky and Berenice Miller Park against Northwestern Wildcats.

Zach Bates

Left handed pitcher

Sophomore

6′2″ 200

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