Former Buffalo Grove High School standout JJ Jakosalem played on Thursday, May 22 in hopes of reaching the NCAA Division III Softball Championship

JJ Jakosalem

By North Cook News

May 23, 2025

On Thursday, May 22, former Buffalo Grove High School standout JJ Jakosalem’s current collegiate team the UW Whitewater Warhawks won 5-3 against the Saint Mary's Cardinals in the NCAA Division III Softball Championship.

The game took place at Saint Mary's Softball Field at 2 p.m. and was the first matchup against the Saint Mary's Cardinals in the tournament.

The UW Whitewater Warhawks’ next game will take place on Friday, May 23 at 1 p.m. at Saint Mary's Softball Field.

JJ Jakosalem

Catcher

Sophomore

Hometown: Buffalo Grove

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