Danville Community High School standout Ella Brinkley’s college team won in NCAA Division II game on Saturday, February 24

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

By Sangamon Sun

Feb 24, 2024

On Saturday, February 24, former Danville Community High School standout Ella Brinkley’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: Ella Brinkley

Position: Infielder

Hometown: Danville

Height: 5′8″

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