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On Thursday, February 22, Johnston High School standouts, including Jackson Stewart, competed in an 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 Thursday, February 22, three former Johnston High School standouts, including Jackson Stewart, Jacob Draeger and Parker Shupe’s current college team, the Northern Illinois Huskies, lost 13-6 in their NCAA Division I game against the Northwestern State Demons.

The game took place in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This was their first matchup against the Northwestern State Demons this season.

The Huskies’ next game is scheduled for Friday, February 23 at 6 p.m. in Baton Rouge, Louisiana against Northwestern State Demons.

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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