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Jackson Stewart, alongside two other former Johnston High School standouts, played on Sunday, February 18 in NCAA Division I game for Northern Illinois Huskies

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Northern Illinois Huskies Coach Ryan Copeland (2024) | Northern Illinois Huskies

Northern Illinois Huskies Coach Ryan Copeland (2024) | Northern Illinois Huskies

On Sunday, February 18, three former Johnston High School standouts, including Jackson Stewart, Jacob Draeger and Parker Shupe’s current college team, the Northern Illinois Huskies, won 14-7 in their NCAA Division I game against the Abilene Christian Wildcats.

The game took place in Abilene, Texas. This was their fourth matchup against the Abilene Christian Wildcats this season.

The Huskies’ next game is scheduled for Thursday, February 22 at 2 p.m. in Baton Rouge, Louisiana against LSU Tigers.

Name: Jackson Stewart
Position: Pitcher
Hometown: Urbandale
Height: 6′3″

Name: Jacob Draeger
Position: Pitcher
Hometown: Johnston
Height: 6′3″

Name: Parker Shupe
Position: Outfielder and Infielder
Hometown: Johnston
Height: 5′9″

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