Sparta Bulldogs (Sparta, IL) fans exited the stadium thrilled Monday as they observed their baseball squad rout the visiting Meridian Bobcats (Mounds, IL), 32-1 in a non-league test.

With the win, Sparta upgrades its record to 1-1 on the season. The Bulldogs host Dupo (Dupo, IL) to battle the Tigers in a non-league test on Thursday, March 24. The Tigers come into the test with a record of 0-0.

With the defeat, Meridian falls to 0-3 on the season. The Bobcats host Vienna (Vienna, IL) to battle the Eagles in a non-league test on Thursday, March 24. The Eagles come into the test with a record of 2-0.