On Saturday, March 2, former El Paso-Gridley High School standout Jacob Castleman’s college team lost in an NJCAA game

Illinois Central Cougars Coach Brett Kelley (2024) | Illinois Central Cougars

By Peoria Standard

Mar 2, 2024

On Saturday, March 2, former El Paso-Gridley High School standout Jacob Castleman’s current college team, the Illinois Central Cougars, lost 11-5 in their NJCAA game against the Mississippi Gulf Coast Bulldogs.

The game took place in Perkinston, Mississippi. This was their first matchup against the Mississippi Gulf Coast Bulldogs this season.

The Cougars’ next game is scheduled for Sunday, March 3 at 2 p.m. in Poplarville, Mississippi against Pearl River Wildcats.

Name: Jacob Castleman

Position: Catcher and Third Baseman

Hometown: El Paso

Height: 6′2″

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