In Monday's non-league challenge, the Newman Central Catholic Comets (Sterling, IL) baseball squad triumphed over the host Newark Norsemen (Newark, IL), by a final score of 9-2.

With the win, Newman Central Catholic upgrades its record to 2-0 on the season. The Comets host Riverdale (Port Byron, IL) to battle the Rams in a non-league challenge on Saturday, March 26. The Rams come into the challenge with a record of 2-1. Riverdale won 16-1 in their recent non-league challenge against Galva (Galva, IL)

With the defeat, Newark falls to 2-2 on the season. The Norsemen host Marquette (Ottawa, IL) to battle the Crusaders in a non-league challenge on Wednesday, March 23. The Crusaders come into the challenge with a record of 5-0. Marquette won 10-0 in their recent non-league challenge against Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge] (Woodhull, IL)