Sports Eagles Pride: 5 Unforgettable Athletes From Jerome I. Case High School From local fields to national fame, these stars got their start in Mount Pleasant. Case High School has long been at the heart of it. Case High School who made a name for themselves well beyond the hometown field. Duane Kuiper – MLB Second Baseman (San Francisco Giants, Cleveland Guardians) A noteworthy Eagle, Kuiper shone on the Case High School baseball field before dominating the fields at Southern Illinois University.

Source: Washington Post January 26, 2026 20:40 UTC