Eureka Hornets (Eureka, IL) fans exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the visiting Fieldcrest Knights (Minonk, IL), 8-7 in a league test.

With the win, Eureka upgrades its record to 5-1 on the season. The Hornets host Ridgeview (Colfax, IL) to battle the Mustangs in a Heart of Illinois test on Friday, April 13. The Mustangs come into the test with a record of 2-5. Ridgeview lost 5-2 in their recent league test against LeRoy (LeRoy, IL)

With the defeat, Fieldcrest falls to 4-4 on the season. The Knights host Deer Creek-Mackinaw (Mackinaw, IL) to battle the Chiefs in a Heart of Illinois test on Friday, April 13. The Chiefs come into the test with a record of 5-0. Deer Creek-Mackinaw won 6-3 in their recent league test against El Paso-Gridley (El Paso, IL)