In Thursday's non-league challenge, the Benton Rangers (Benton, IL) baseball squad the visiting Salem Wildcats (Salem, IL), by a margin of 2-0.

With the win, Benton betters its record to 2-1 on the season. The Rangers host Anna-Jonesboro (Anna, IL) to encounter the Wildcats in a non-league challenge on Saturday, March 19. The Wildcats come into the challenge with a record of 0-1. Anna-Jonesboro lost 12-0 in their recent non-league challenge against Monticello (Monticello, IL)

With the defeat, Salem falls to 0-2 on the season. The Wildcats host Teutopolis (Teutopolis, IL) to encounter the Wooden Shoes in a non-league challenge on Saturday, March 19. The Wooden Shoes come into the challenge with a record of 0-0.