Altamont Indians (Altamont, IL) fans exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the host Effingham Flaming Hearts (Effingham, IL), 6-1 in a non-league test.

With the win, Altamont upgrades its record to 1-0 on the season. The Indians host Flora (Flora, IL) to battle the Wolves in a non-league test on Tuesday, April 2. The Wolves come into the test with a record of 0-0.

With the defeat, Effingham falls to 0-2 on the season. The Flaming hearts host Mt. Vernon (Mt. Vernon, IL) to battle the Rams in a non-league test on Saturday, March 23. The Rams come into the test with a record of 3-2. Mt. Vernon won 5-3 in their recent non-league test against Civic Memorial (Bethalto, IL)