In Friday's non-league challenge, the Hanover Central Wildcats (Cedar Lake, IN) baseball squad nipped the host Maine South Hawks (Park Ridge, IL), by a margin of 4-3.

With the win, Hanover Central betters its record to 7-2 on the season. The Wildcats travel to Highland (Highland, IN) to encounter the Trojans in a Northwest Crossroads challenge on Monday, April 15. The Trojans come into the challenge with a record of 2-5. Highland won 11-1 in their recent non-league challenge against Whiting (Whiting, IN)

With the defeat, Maine South falls to 3-11 on the season. The Hawks travel to Barrington (Barrington, IL) to encounter the Fillies/Broncos in a non-league challenge on Saturday, April 13. The Fillies/Broncos come into the challenge with a record of 7-5. Barrington lost 9-2 in their recent league challenge against Hersey (Arlington Heights, IL)