On Tuesday, November 21, East Ridge High School standout Rodrick Payne competed in NCAA D1 game

Western Illinois Leathernecks Coach Chad Boudreau (2024) | Western Illinois Leathernecks

By West Central Reporter

Nov 22, 2023

On Tuesday, November 21, former East Ridge High School standout, Rodrick Payne’s current college team, the Western Illinois Leathernecks, lost 66-73 in their NCAA D1 game against the Valparaiso Beacons.

The game took place in Valparaiso, Indiana. This was the first matchup against the Valparaiso Beacons this season.

The Western Illinois Leathernecks’ next game is scheduled for Friday, November 24 at 8 p.m. in Champaign, Illinois.

Name: Rodrick Payne

Position: Forward

Hometown: Cottage Grove

Height: 6′8″

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