On Sunday, February 18, former Grady High School standout Christian Smith’s college team won in an NCAA Division I game

Illinois Fighting Illini Coach Dan Hartleb (2024) | Illinois Fighting Illini

By Chicago City Wire

Feb 18, 2024

On Sunday, February 18, former Grady High School standout Christian Smith’s current college team, the Illinois Fighting Illini, won 9-1 in their NCAA Division I game against the Fordham Rams.

The game took place in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This was their first matchup against the Fordham Rams this season.

The Fighting Illini’s next game is scheduled for Friday, February 23 at 4:05 p.m. in Conway, South Carolina against Coastal Carolina Chanticleers.

Name: Christian Smith

Position: Outfielder

Hometown: Atlanta

Height: 6′1″

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