On Friday, February 16, former St. Laurence High School standout Johnny Wendling’s college team won in an NCAA Division II game

UIS Prairie Stars Coach Trevor Forde (2024) | UIS Prairie Stars

By Sangamon Sun

Feb 16, 2024

On Friday, February 16, former St. Laurence High School standout Johnny Wendling’s current college team, the UIS Prairie Stars, won 13-3 in their NCAA Division II game against the UMary Marauders.

The game took place in Joplin, Missouri. This was their first matchup against the UMary Marauders this season.

The Prairie Stars’ next game is scheduled for Saturday, February 17 at 1:30 p.m. in Joplin, Missouri against Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks.

Name: Johnny Wendling

Position: Catcher and Third Baseman

Hometown: Tinley Park

Height: 5′11″

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