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On Thursday, March 7, Benton Consolidated High School standouts, including Jon Tate, competed in an NCAA Division III game for Illinois Blue Boys

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Illinois Blue Boys Coach Jacob Waddle (2024) | Illinois Blue Boys

Illinois Blue Boys Coach Jacob Waddle (2024) | Illinois Blue Boys

On Thursday, March 7, three former Benton Consolidated High School standouts, including Jon Tate, Seth Tate Jr. and Tyler Chamness’ current college team, the Illinois Blue Boys, won 7-3 in their NCAA Division III game against the Penn State Abington Nittany Lions.

The game took place in Davenport, Florida. This was their first matchup against the Penn State Abington Nittany Lions this season.

The Blue Boys’ next game is scheduled for Friday, March 8 at 6 p.m. in Davenport, Florida against North Central Rams.

Name: Jon Tate
Position: First Baseman
Hometown: Benton
Height: 6′3″

Name: Seth Tate Jr.
Position: Pitcher
Hometown: Benton
Height: 6′4″

Name: Tyler Chamness
Position: Infielder
Hometown: Benton
Height: 5′9″

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