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Friday, February 9: Danville Community High School standout Ella Brinkley’s college team wins to Newman Jets

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

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

On Friday, February 9, former Danville Community High School standout Ella Brinkley’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: Ella Brinkley
Position: Infielder
Hometown: Danville
Height: 5′8″

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