Nyla Cooper, former Pawnee High School standout, played on Friday, February 9 in NCAA Division II game

UIS Prairie Stars Coach Shannon Guthrie (2024) | UIS Prairie Stars

By Sangamon Sun

Feb 9, 2024

On Friday, February 9, former Pawnee High School standout Nyla Cooper’s current college team, the UIS Prairie Stars, won 8-0 in their NCAA Division II game against the Newman Jets.

The game took place in Bentonville, Arkansas. This was their first matchup against the Newman Jets this season.

The Prairie Stars’ next game is scheduled for Friday, February 9 at 1:30 p.m. in Bentonville, Arkansas against Central Missouri Jennies.

Name: Nyla Cooper

Position: Infielder

Hometown: Pawnee

Height: 5′7″

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