Arcola Purple Riders (Arcola, IL) followers left the game pleased Saturday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the visiting Oakwood Comets (Fithian, IL), 9-3 in a non-league match.

With the triumph, Arcola moves its record to 2-0 on the season. The Purple Riders travel to Central A & M (Moweaqua, IL) to battle the Raiders in a non-league match on Tuesday, March 25. The Raiders come into the match with a record of 0-3. Central A & M lost 17-1 in their recent non-league match against Neoga (Neoga, IL)

The Comets now possess a 1-2 record. They put it on the line next when they host Tolono Unity for a non-league match on Monday, March 24.