Waukee High School standouts Jackson Payne and Matt Irvine’s college team lost in NCAA Division I baseball game on Sunday, Feb. 16

Matt Irvine and Jackson Payne

By West DSM News

Feb 17, 2025

On Sunday, Feb. 16, former Waukee High School standouts Jackson Payne and Matt Irvine’s current college team, the Southern Illinois Salukis, lost 3-2 in their NCAA Division I baseball game against the UTRGV Vaqueros.

The game took place at UTRGV Baseball Stadium. This was their third matchup against the Vaqueros this season.

The Salukis’ next game is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 21 at 3 p.m. at Howell Bush Stadium at Averitt Express Baseball Complex against Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles.

Jackson Payne

Senior

6′5″ 200

Matt Irvine

Right handed pitcher

Senior

6′2″ 200

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