On Tuesday, April 22, Oak Park And River Forest High School standouts, including Cole Benson, competed in an NCAA Division III baseball game for Illinois Wesleyan Titans

Cole Benson and John Philip Ferraro

By West Cook News

Apr 23, 2025

On Tuesday, April 22, 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 3-2 in their NCAA Division III baseball game against the Millikin Big Blue.

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

The Titans’ next game is scheduled for Wednesday, April 23 at 3 p.m. at Coaches Stadium at Monier Field against Eastern Illinois Panthers.