Hiawatha Hawks (Kirkland, IL) fans exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the host Leland Panthers (Leland, IL), 5-2 in a league test.

With the win, Hiawatha upgrades its record to 4-3 on the season. The Hawks travel to Serena (Serena, IL) to battle the Huskers in a Little Ten test on Thursday, April 13. The Huskers come into the test with a record of 4-6. Serena lost 17-4 in their recent non-league test against Yorkville Christian (Yorkville, IL)

With the defeat, Leland falls to 0-4 on the season. The Panthers travel to Indian Creek (Shabbona, IL) to play the Timberwolves in a Little Ten battle on Monday, April 17. The Timberwolves enter the battle with a record of 4-4.