Brother Rice Crusaders (Chicago, IL) fans exited the stadium thrilled Wednesday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the host Lincoln-Way East Griffins (Frankfort, IL), 5-1 in a non-league test.

With the win, Brother Rice upgrades its record to 6-7 on the season. The Crusaders host St. Francis (Wheaton, IL) to battle the Spartans in a non-league test on Thursday, April 11. The Spartans come into the test with a record of 7-3. St. Francis won 8-7 in their recent non-league test against Loyola Academy (Wilmette, IL)

With the defeat, Lincoln-Way East falls to 6-6 on the season. The Griffins travel to Lincoln-Way West (New Lenox, IL) to battle the Warriors in a Southwest Suburban - Red test on Thursday, April 11. The Warriors come into the test with a record of 10-0. Lincoln-Way West won 14-12 in their recent non-league test against Marian Catholic (Chicago Heights, IL)