Thursday, February 29: Odyssey Institute standout Jacob Smith’s college team wins to Fontbonne Griffins

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

By West Central Reporter

Feb 29, 2024

On Thursday, February 29, former Odyssey Institute standout Jacob Smith’s current college team, the Illinois Blue Boys, won 10-8 in their NCAA Division III game against the Fontbonne Griffins.

The game took place in St. Louis, Missouri. This was their first matchup against the Fontbonne Griffins this season.

The Blue Boys’ next game is scheduled for Sunday, March 3 at 2:30 p.m. in Davenport, Florida against Saint Mary's Cardinals.

Name: Jacob Smith

Position: Pitcher

Hometown: Goodyear

Height: 6′2″

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