Chase Harrison signs with Illinois baseball for final two seasons
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 12, 2026, 8:16 PM
Last updated Nov 12, 2026
Chase Harrison, a former Oakwood athlete, signed with the University of Illinois baseball team on Wednesday. Harrison, currently a sophomore at Kankakee Community College, previously participated in seven games in 2026 and had notable scoreless outings. The Illini also secured commitments from seven additional players for the 2027-28 season, including Gavin Awbrey from Southeastern Community College.
- •Chase Harrison played seven games for Kankakee Community College in 2026.
- •Harrison had notable performances including scoreless outings against Elgin and McHenry County.
- •Illinois signed seven players, including Gavin Awbrey, for the 2027-28 season.
- •Harrison is expected to provide experience and depth to the Illini pitching staff.
- 8:16 PMYahoo Sports — LOCAL ROUNDUP: Harrison signs with Illinois baseball
"CHAMPAIGN — Former Oakwood product Chase Harrison will now play baseball a few miles away for his last two seasons. Harrison, who is entering his sophomore year at Kankakee Community College, signed to play for the University of Illinois baseball team on Wednesday. Harrison appeared in seven games for KCC in 2026, recording scoreless outings against Elgin Community College on March 6 and ...
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