On Friday, February 23, former El Paso-Gridley High School standout Jacob Castleman’s college team won in an NJCAA game

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

By Peoria Standard

Feb 23, 2024

On Friday, February 23, former El Paso-Gridley High School standout Jacob Castleman’s current college team, the Illinois Central Cougars, won 8-7 in their NJCAA game against the Northwest Mississippi Rangers.

The game took place in Senatobia, Mississippi. This was their first matchup against the Northwest Mississippi Rangers this season.

The Cougars’ next game is scheduled for Saturday, February 24 at 1 p.m. in Senatobia, Mississippi against Northwest Mississippi Rangers.

Name: Jacob Castleman

Position: Catcher and Third Baseman

Hometown: El Paso

Height: 6′2″

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