Reed Gannon, former Minooka Jr High School standout, played on Friday, February 16 in NCAA Division I game

Illinois Fighting Illini Coach Dan Hartleb (2024) | Illinois Fighting Illini

By Chambana Sun

Feb 16, 2024

On Friday, February 16, former Minooka Jr High School standout Reed Gannon’s current college team, the Illinois Fighting Illini, lost 5-4 in their NCAA Division I game against the Akron Zips.

The game took place in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This was their second matchup against the Akron Zips this season.

The Fighting Illini’s next game is scheduled for Saturday, February 17 at 12 p.m. in Winston-Salem, North Carolina against Wake Forest Deacons.

Name: Reed Gannon

Position: Left Handed Pitcher

Hometown: Minooka

Height: 6′3″

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