Alex Hughes, former Joliet West High School standout, played on Thursday, May 1 in NCAA Division II softball game

On Thursday, May 1, former Joliet West High School standout Alex Hughes’ current college team, the Bridgeport Purple Knights, lost 3-0 in their NCAA Division II softball game against the Goldey-Beacom Lightning.

The game took place at Seaside Park Softball Complex. This was their third matchup against the Lightning this season.

The Purple Knights’ next game is scheduled for Thursday, May 8 at 1:30 p.m. at Jackson Athletic Complex against Goldey-Beacom Lightning.