On Tuesday, March 25, former Buffalo Grove High School standout Payton Diaz’s college team won in an NCAA Division III baseball game

Payton Diaz

By North Cook News

Mar 26, 2025

On Tuesday, March 25, former Buffalo Grove High School standout Payton Diaz’s current college team, the North Central Cardinals, won 11-5 in their NCAA Division III baseball game against the Carthage Firebirds.

The game took place at Augie Schmidt Field. This was their first matchup against the Firebirds this season.

The Cardinals’ next game is scheduled for Wednesday, March 26 at 5 p.m. at Zimmerman Stadium against Chicago Maroons.

Payton Diaz

Pitcher and infielder

Freshman

6′1″ 185

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