Crab Orchard Trojans (Marion, IL) fans exited the stadium thrilled Monday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the host Hamilton County Foxes (McLeansboro, IL), 5-4 in a non-league test.

With the win, Crab Orchard upgrades its record to 3-6 on the season. The Trojans travel to Elverado (Elkville, IL) to battle the Falcons in a non-league test on Thursday, April 13. The Falcons come into the test with a record of 6-3. Elverado won 7-3 in their recent league test against Cobden (Cobden, IL)

With the defeat, Hamilton County falls to 3-7 on the year. The Foxes travel to Eldorado (Eldorado, IL) to clash with the Eagles in a Black Diamond East game on Tuesday, April 11. The Eagles go into the game with a record of 2-5.