On Saturday, February 24, former Pawnee High School standout Nyla Cooper’s college team won in an NCAA Division II game

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

By Sangamon Sun

Feb 24, 2024

On Saturday, February 24, former Pawnee High School standout Nyla Cooper’s current college team, the UIS Prairie Stars, won 7-4 in their NCAA Division II game against the Findlay Oilers.

The game took place in Evansville, Indiana. This was their first matchup against the Findlay Oilers this season.

The Prairie Stars’ next game is scheduled for Friday, March 1 at 2 p.m. in Springfield, Illinois against Wisconsin–Parkside Rangers.

Name: Nyla Cooper

Position: Infielder

Hometown: Pawnee

Height: 5′7″

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