East Leyden High School standout Jeffery Ripka’s college team lost in NCAA Division III game on Tuesday, March 5

Knox Prairie Fire Coach Jami Isaacson (2024) | https://www.galesburg.com/story/sports/college/baseball/2020/11/13/knox-is-home-for-isaacson/43145625/

By Galesburg Reporter

Mar 5, 2024

On Tuesday, March 5, former East Leyden High School standout Jeffery Ripka’s current college team, the Knox Prairie Fire, lost 11-4 in their NCAA Division III game against the Eureka Red Devils.

The game took place in Eureka, Illinois. This was their first matchup against the Eureka Red Devils this season.

The Fire’s next game is scheduled for Thursday, March 14 at 9 a.m. in Auburndale, Florida against UMPI Owls.

Name: Jeffery Ripka

Position: Catcher and Infielder

Hometown: Schiller Park

Height: 6′2″

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