In Thursday's league challenge, the Valmeyer Pirates (Valmeyer, IL) baseball squad triumphed over the host Marissa Meteors (Marissa, IL), by a margin of 9-2.

With the win, Valmeyer betters its record to 8-5 on the season. The Pirates host Casey-Westfield (Casey, IL) to encounter the Warriors in a non-league challenge on Saturday, April 18. The Warriors come into the challenge with a record of 2-0. Casey-Westfield won 11-0 in their recent non-league challenge against Martinsville (Martinsville, IL)

With the defeat, Marissa falls to 3-5 on the season. The Meteors host Trico (Campbell Hill, IL) to encounter the Pioneers in a non-league challenge on Monday, April 20. The Pioneers come into the challenge with a record of 2-2. Trico won 5-4 in their recent non-league challenge against Okawville (Okawville, IL)