Ella Cushing, former Downers Grove South High School standout, played on Monday, April 7 in NCAA Division I softball game

On Monday, April 7, former Downers Grove South High School standout Ella Cushing’s current college team, the Illinois Fighting Illini, lost 8-2 in their NCAA Division I softball game against the Northwestern Wildcats.

The game took place at Sharon J. Drysdale Field. This was their third matchup against the Wildcats this season.

The Fighting Illini’s next game is scheduled for Friday, April 11 at 5 p.m. at Eichelberger Field against Michigan State Spartans.