In Thursday's non-league challenge, the Marion Wildcats (Marion, IL) baseball squad triumphed over the host Central Tigers (Cape Girardeau, MO), by a margin of 13-1.

With the win, Marion betters its record to 13-2 on the season. The Wildcats host Highland (Highland, IL) to encounter the Bulldogs in a non-league challenge on Saturday, April 13. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a record of 12-0.

With the defeat, Central falls to 4-15 on the season. The Tigers travel to Poplar Bluff (Poplar Bluff, MO) to encounter the Mules in a non-league challenge on Friday, April 12. The Mules come into the challenge with a record of 11-4. Poplar Bluff won 11-1 in their recent non-league challenge against Notre Dame (Cape Girardeau, MO)