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Bailah Bognar and Payton Brown, former Rockridge High School standouts, played on Sunday, February 18 in NCAA Division I game

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Illinois State Redbirds Coach Tina Kramos (2024) | Illinois State Redbirds

Illinois State Redbirds Coach Tina Kramos (2024) | Illinois State Redbirds

On Sunday, February 18, former Rockridge High School standouts Bailah Bognar and Payton Brown’s current college team, the Illinois State Redbirds, lost 6-0 in their NCAA Division I game against the Virginia Tech Hokies.

The game took place in Tempe, Arizona. This was their first matchup against the Virginia Tech Hokies this season.

The Redbirds’ next game is scheduled for Thursday, February 22 at 4 p.m. in Fayetteville, Arkansas against Arkansas Razorbacks.

Name: Bailah Bognar
Position: Catcher
Hometown: Milan
Height: 5′7″

Name: Payton Brown
Position: Infielder and Utility Player
Hometown: Taylor Ridge
Height: 5′5″

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