Grant Palmer, former Neuqua Valley High School standout, played on Sunday, March 3 in NCAA Division I game

Western Illinois Leathernecks Coach Terry Davis (2024) | Western Illinois Leathernecks

By West Central Reporter

Mar 3, 2024

On Sunday, March 3, former Neuqua Valley High School standout Grant Palmer’s current college team, the Western Illinois Leathernecks, won 5-3 in their NCAA Division I game against the Eastern Kentucky Colonels.

The game took place in Richmond, Kentucky. This was their third matchup against the Eastern Kentucky Colonels this season.

The Leathernecks’ next game is scheduled for Tuesday, March 5 at 3 p.m. in St. Louis, Missouri against Saint Louis Billikens.

Name: Grant Palmer

Position: Outfielder

Hometown: Bolingbrook

Height: 5′10″

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