In Monday's non-league challenge, the Vernon Hills Cougars (Vernon Hills, IL) baseball squad the visiting Wauconda Bulldogs (Wauconda, IL), by a margin of 7-4.

With the win, Vernon Hills betters its record to 1-0 on the season. The Cougars host Maine East (Park Ridge, IL) to encounter the Blue Demons in a challenge on Tuesday, April 25. The Blue Demons come into the challenge with a record of 1-4.

With the defeat, Wauconda falls to 0-1 on the season. The Bulldogs host Round Lake (Round Lake, IL) to encounter the Panthers in a non-league challenge on Thursday, April 13. The Panthers come into the challenge with a record of 0-1.