On Wednesday, April 30, 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

May 1, 2025

On Wednesday, April 30, 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 6-3 in their NCAA Division III baseball game against the Carroll Pioneers.

The game took place at Frame Park. This was their second matchup against the Pioneers this season.

The Titans’ next game is scheduled for Friday, May 2 at 1 p.m. at Augie Schmidt Field against Carthage Firebirds.