Illinois High School Baseball - Hoopeston nudged by Schlarman
May 1, 2026: Danville, IL 61832 In Friday's league bout, the Schlarman Hilltoppers (Danville, IL) baseball squad edged the visiting Hoopeston Cornjerkers (Hoopeston, IL), by a tally of 12-11.
Next up, the Hilltoppers encounter the Westville Tigers (Westville, IL) in a Vermilion Valley bout, on Monday, May 4. Schlarman will attempt to upgrade on its 3-7 season record. The Tigers enter the bout with a 15-11 record after their 7-4 non-league win over Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley (Gibson City, IL).
The Cornjerkers (5-11) will now prepare for their bout against Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin (Bismarck, IL). The Blue Devils enter the Vermilion Valley bout with a 11-7 record. In their last bout, Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin edged Milford (Milford, IL), 8-2, in a league bout.