Former Buffalo Grove High School standout Payton Diaz played on Saturday, May 17 in hopes of reaching the NCAA Division III Baseball Championship

Payton Diaz

By North Cook News

May 18, 2025

On Saturday, May 17, former Buffalo Grove High School standout Payton Diaz’s current collegiate team the North Central Cardinals won 5-13 against the Centre Colonels in the NCAA Division III Baseball Championship.

The game took place at Nobby's Ballpark at 8:30 a.m. and was the first matchup against the Centre Colonels in the tournament.

The North Central Cardinals’ next game will take place on Saturday, May 17 at 8:30 a.m. at Nobby's Ballpark.

Payton Diaz

Pitcher and infielder

Freshman

6′1″ 185

Hometown: Buffalo Grove

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