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Johnston High School was well-represented by Jackson Stewart and two former teammates now on Northern Illinois Huskies during the NCAA Division I game on Friday, February 23

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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 Friday, February 23, three former Johnston High School standouts, including Jackson Stewart, Jacob Draeger and Parker Shupe’s current college team, the Northern Illinois Huskies, won 14-4 in their NCAA Division I game against the Northwestern State Demons.

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

The Huskies’ next game is scheduled for Saturday, February 24 at 1 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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