Rock Island Today

On Sunday, March 23, former Alleman Catholic High School standout Payton Barton’s current college team, the UIC Flames, lost 10-9 in their NCAA Division I baseball game against the Southern Illinois Salukis.

The game took place at Itchy Jones Stadium. This was their third matchup against the Salukis this season.

The Flames’ next game is scheduled for Wednesday, March 26 at 2 p.m. at Ralph McKinzie Field at Walt and Janice Owens Park against Northern Illinois Huskies.