Former Buffalo Grove High School standout Payton Diaz played on Friday, May 16 in hopes of reaching the NCAA Division III Baseball Championship

Payton Diaz

By Lake County Gazette

May 17, 2025

On Friday, May 16, former Buffalo Grove High School standout Payton Diaz’s current collegiate team the North Central Cardinals won 9-19 against the Case Western Reserve Spartans in the NCAA Division III Baseball Championship.

The game took place at Nobby's Ballpark at 10 a.m. and was the first matchup against the Case Western Reserve Spartans 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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