Illinois High School Baseball - Marquette Catholic holds off Columbia
April 18, 2022: Alton, IL 62002 Spectators at Monday's non-league battle between the Marquette Catholic Explorers (Alton, IL) and the visiting Columbia Eagles (Columbia, IL), saw Marquette Catholic's baseball squad knock off Columbia by a count of 7-3.
Coming up next, the Explorers play the Hillsboro Hiltoppers (Hillsboro, IL) in a non-league battle, on Wednesday, April 20. Marquette Catholic will attempt to move on its 11-6 season record. The Hiltoppers enter the battle with a 7-7 record after their 8-0 league win over Litchfield (Litchfield, IL).
The Eagles now possess a 7-5 record. They take the field next when they travel to East Alton-Wood River for a battle on Tuesday, April 19. Columbia will play a Oilers squad coming off a 11-1 non-league loss to Wesclin (Trenton, IL). The Oilers record now stands at 3-12.