On Friday, April 18, former East Leyden High School standout Jeff Ripka’s college team won in an NCAA Division III baseball game

Jeff Ripka

By West Cook News

Apr 19, 2025

On Friday, April 18, former East Leyden High School standout Jeff Ripka’s current college team, the Knox Prairie Fire, won 8-6 in their NCAA Division III baseball game against the Lawrence Vikings.

The game took place at Whiting Field. This was their first matchup against the Vikings this season.

The Fire’s next game is scheduled for Saturday, April 19 at 12 p.m. at Whiting Field against Lawrence Vikings.

Jeff Ripka

Catcher and pitcher

Junior

6′2″

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