Kaia Garnica, former Plainfield Central High School standout, played on Wednesday, April 16 in NCAA Division I softball game

On Wednesday, April 16, former Plainfield Central High School standout Kaia Garnica’s current college team, the Valparaiso Beacons, lost 5-1 in their NCAA Division I softball game against the Illinois Fighting Illini.

The game took place at Eichelberger Field. This was their first matchup against the Fighting Illini this season.

The Beacons’ next game is scheduled for Thursday, April 17 at 5 p.m. at E.S. Rose Park against Belmont Bruins.