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On Friday, February 23, former Bellmont Senior High School standout Eli Laurent’s college team won in an NAIA game

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Olivet Nazarene Fighting Tigers Coach Jeff Mullikin (2024) | Olivet Nazarene Fighting Tigers

Olivet Nazarene Fighting Tigers Coach Jeff Mullikin (2024) | Olivet Nazarene Fighting Tigers

On Friday, February 23, former Bellmont Senior High School standout Eli Laurent’s current college team, the Olivet Nazarene Fighting Tigers, won 8-7 in their NAIA game against the Columbia Cougars.

The game took place in Fayette, Missouri. This was their first matchup against the Columbia Cougars this season.

The Fighting Tigers’ next game is scheduled for Tuesday, March 5 at 12 p.m. in Bourbonnais, Illinois against Indiana Wesleyan Wildcats.

Name: Eli Laurent
Position: Right Handed Pitcher
Hometown: Fort Wayne
Height: 6′4″

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