Illinois High School Baseball - Dwight nips Roanoke-Benson/Lowpoint-Washburn
April 28, 2023: Roanoke, IL 61561 Dwight Trojans (Dwight, IL) fans exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the host Roanoke-Benson/Lowpoint-Washburn Rockets (Roanoke, IL), 7-6 in a league test.
With the win, Dwight upgrades its record to 9-11 on the season. The Trojans travel to Gardner-South Wilmington (Gardner, IL) to battle the Panthers in a non-league test on Monday, May 1. The Panthers come into the test with a record of 8-8. Gardner-South Wilmington won 16-5 in their recent league test against Grace Christian Academy (Kankakee, IL)
With the defeat, Roanoke-Benson/Lowpoint-Washburn falls to 6-12 on the season. The Rockets travel to Deer Creek-Mackinaw (Mackinaw, IL) to battle the Chiefs in a non-league test on Saturday, April 29. The Chiefs come into the test with a record of 7-12. Deer Creek-Mackinaw lost 6-5 in their recent non-league test against Williamsville (Williamsville, IL)