Jacobs Golden Eagles (Algonquin, IL) followers left the game pleased Friday as they observed their baseball squad nip the visiting Hampshire Whip-Purs (Hampshire, IL), 2-1 in a league battle.

The Golden Eagles (1-0) will now prepare for their battle against Hampshire (Hampshire, IL). The Whip-Purs enter the battle with a 13-5 record. In their last battle, Hampshire was tipped by Hersey (Arlington Heights, IL), 4-3, in a non-league battle.

Next, the Whip-Purs face the Hersey Huskies (Arlington Heights, IL) in a non-league battle, on Saturday, April 12. Hampshire will attempt to upgrade on its 13-5 season record. The Huskies enter the battle with a 1-0 record after their 3-3 non-league Highland Park (Highland Park, IL).