Jackson Bessette, former South Elgin High School standout, played on Tuesday, March 5 in NCAA Division I game

UIC Flames Coach Sean McDermott (2024) | UIC Flames

By Chicago City Wire

Mar 5, 2024

On Tuesday, March 5, former South Elgin High School standout Jackson Bessette’s current college team, the UIC Flames, won 10-7 in their NCAA Division I game against the Milwaukee Panthers.

The game took place in Chicago, Illinois. This was their first matchup against the Milwaukee Panthers this season.

The Flames’ next game is scheduled for Friday, March 8 at 4 p.m. in Chicago, Illinois against St. Thomas Tommies.

Name: Jackson Bessette

Position: Catcher

Hometown: Bartlett

Height: 6′0″

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