Alex Hughes, former Joliet West High School standout, played on Tuesday, March 4 in NCAA Division II softball game

On Tuesday, March 4, former Joliet West High School standout Alex Hughes’ current college team, the Bridgeport Purple Knights, won 7-2 in their NCAA Division II softball game against the Davis & Elkins Senators.

The game took place at USSSA Space Coast Complex. This was their first matchup against the Senators this season.

The Purple Knights’ next game is scheduled for Wednesday, March 5 at 5 p.m. at Rollins Softball Stadium at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park against Rollins Tars.