CURRENT LIGHTNING & ALUMNI
BASEBALL COLLEGE COMMITMENTS
LAKE COUNTY LIGHTNING & ILLINOIS LIGHTNING BASEBALL
Embarking on the journey towards college commitment is a testament to an athlete’s dedication, perseverance, and support. At Lake County and Illinois Lightning Baseball, we understand that signing with a college team can transform an athlete’s future and resilience.
For aspiring athletes, the journey begins with a dream of playing collegiate sports, which fuels them to push their limits and rise above challenges. Dedication turns these aspirations into reality through practice, sacrifice, and facing setbacks with resilience.
FROM DREAMS TO REALITY
Athletes form lifelong bonds with their teammates, offering support and camaraderie. Family stands as a pillar of strength, fueling their pursuit of dreams through unwavering support and sacrifices.
Together, we celebrate the journey, including the victories, the challenges, and the defining moments. As our athletes take the next step towards their college commitments, they carry with them the lessons learned, the friendships forged, and the unwavering support of their Illinois Lightning family.
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Cayden Hart • Class of 2023 • Manchester Univ.
CELEBRATING
OUR CLASS OF 2024
COLLEGE COMMITMENTS
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JJ JACKSON
MILWAUKEE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
CLASS OF 2024 • IL LIGHTNING BASEBALL
LAKES HIGH SCHOOL
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COLIN CHRISTENSEN
BLACK HAWK COLLEGE
CLASS OF 2024 • IL LIGHTNING BASEBALL
WAUCONDA HIGH SCHOOL
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GRIFFIN TROHA
WARTBURG COLLEGE
CLASS OF 2024 • IL LIGHTNING BASEBALL
MUNDELEIN HIGH SCHOOL
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EVAN DAHL
COLLEGE OF LAKE COUNTY
CLASS OF 2024 • IL LIGHTNING BASEBALL
COLLEGE OF LAKE COUNTY
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KAMRIN BORCK
MILWAUKEE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
CLASS OF 2024 • IL LIGHTNING BASEBALL
MCHENRY HIGH SCHOOL
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KADIN BORCK
CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY
CLASS OF 2024 • IL LIGHTNING BASEBALL
MCHENRY HIGH SCHOOL
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BEN HUNT
UNIVERSITY OF WI SUPERIOR
CLASS OF 2024 • IL LIGHTNING BASEBALL
NORTHRIDGE PREP HIGH SCHOOL
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OWEN SKORACZEWSKI
WARTBURG COLLEGE
CLASS OF 2024 • IL LIGHTNING BASEBALL
WARREN HIGH SCHOOL
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SPENCER KENNAMANN
NORTHERN IOWA COLLEGE
CLASS OF 2024 • IL LIGHTNING BASEBALL
LAKES HIGH SCHOOL
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DANNY NEWMAN
BLACK HAWK COLLEGE
CLASS OF 2024 • IL LIGHTNING BASEBALL
WAUCONDA HIGH SCHOOL
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THOMAS HUNT
ST. SCHOLASTICA COLLEGE
CLASS OF 2024 • IL LIGHTNING BASEBALL
NORTHRIDGE PREP HIGH SCHOOL
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AIDEN WICINSKI
UNIV. OF WISCONSIN STOUT
CLASS OF 2024 • IL LIGHTNING BASEBALL
RICHMOND BURTON
LIGHTNING
ALUMNI COLLEGE
COMMITMENTS
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DEDICATED SUPPORT
CONNECT WITH YOUR DIRECTOR
OF COLLEGE RECRUITING
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ANTHONY GLIFFE
DIRECTOR OF COLLEGE RECRUITING
ILLINOIS LIGHTNING BASEBALL
Our Director of College Recruitment, Anthony Gliffe, plays a central role in ensuring understanding and support throughout this journey. His passion and commitment to our young athletes is unwavering. As a former Division 1 academic student-athlete advisor and Division 2 scholarship student-athlete and academic advisor, Anthony understands the intricacies of the college recruitment process.
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BASEBALL: FOLLOW ANTHONY ON X …
AND SUPPORT OUR LIGHTNING BASEBALL & SOFTBALL STUDENT ATHLETES
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