Illinois High School Baseball - Armstrong held off by Hoopeston
May 12, 2025: Armstrong, IL 61812 Hoopeston Cornjerkers (Hoopeston, IL) followers left the game pleased Monday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the host Armstrong Trojans (Armstrong, IL), 5-3 in a league match.
With the triumph, Hoopeston moves its record to 9-17 on the season. The Cornjerkers host North Vermillion (Cayuga, IN) to battle the Falcons in a non-league match on Tuesday, May 13. The Falcons come into the match with a record of 2-17. North Vermillion won 4-3 in their recent non-league match against Georgetown-Ridge Farm/Chrisman (Georgetown, IL)
The Trojans now possess a 12-8 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley for a non-league match on Wednesday, May 14. Armstrong will battle a Falcons squad coming off a 3-0 non-league win over Rantoul (Rantoul, IL). The Falcons record now stands at 13-10.