Oak Park And River Forest High School was well-represented by Cole Benson and four former teammates now on Illinois Wesleyan Titans during the NCAA Division III baseball game on Saturday, May 3

Cole Benson and John Philip Ferraro

By West Cook News

May 4, 2025

On Saturday, May 3, five former Oak Park And River Forest High School standouts, including Cole Benson, Cole Shamhart, Jack Flagg, John Philip Ferraro and Patrick Carmody’s current college team, the Illinois Wesleyan Titans, won 5-2 in their NCAA Division III baseball game against the Carthage Firebirds.

The game took place at Horenberger Field. This was their second matchup against the Firebirds this season.

The Titans’ next game is scheduled for Saturday, May 3 at 4 p.m. at Horenberger Field against Carthage Firebirds.