In Friday's non-league challenge, the Newman Central Catholic Comets (Sterling, IL) baseball squad triumphed over the host Erie-Prophetstown Panthers (Erie, IL), by a final score of 10-1.

With the win, Newman Central Catholic upgrades its record to 8-3 on the season. The Comets travel to Dixon (Dixon, IL) to encounter the Dukes & Duchesses in a non-league challenge on Saturday, April 13. The Dukes & Duchesses come into the challenge with a record of 10-1. Dixon won 11-1 in their recent league challenge against Winnebago (Winnebago, IL)

With the defeat, Erie-Prophetstown falls to 2-5 on the season. The Panthers host Sherrard (Sherrard, IL) to encounter the Tigers in a Three Rivers test on Monday, April 15. The Tigers come into the test with a record of 12-1. Sherrard won 18-8 in their recent non-league test against Hall (Spring Valley, IL)