The week beginning Monday, March 16 will showcase these former Grundy County area high school standouts.
Brayden Zilis
Illinois State Redbirds
Infielder and pitcher
Freshman
6′0″
Minooka Community High School
Hometown: Minooka
Next Game: vs. SIU Edwardsville Cougars, Tuesday, March 17, 5 p.m.
Cody Bledsoe
McKendree Bearcats
Left handed pitcher
Senior
6′1″
Morris Community High School
Hometown: Morris
Next Game: vs. Southwest Baptist Bearcats, Friday, March 20, 1 p.m.
Taylor Mackin
Northern Illinois Huskies
Second baseman and pitcher
Sophomore
Minooka Community High School
Hometown: Minooka
Next Game: vs. Ohio Bobcats, Friday, March 20, 2 p.m.
Ximi Baftiri
Evansville Purple Aces
Infielder
Freshman
6′1″ 195
Morris Community High School
Hometown: Morris
Next Game: vs. Lipscomb Bison, Tuesday, March 17, 6 p.m.


