Maine South Hawks (Park Ridge, IL) fans exited the stadium thrilled Saturday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the host Normal West Wildcats (Normal, IL), 9-4 in a non-league test.

With the win, Maine South upgrades its record to 6-9 on the season. The Hawks host Deerfield (Deerfield, IL) to battle the Warriors in a Central Suburban - North test on Monday, April 17. The Warriors come into the test with a record of 5-8. Deerfield lost 14-8 in their recent non-league test against Cary-Grove (Cary, IL)

With the defeat, Normal West falls to 5-8 on the season. The Wildcats travel to Normal Community (Normal, IL) to battle the Ironmen in a Big Twelve test on Tuesday, April 18. The Ironmen come into the test with a record of 9-5. Normal Community won 14-0 in their recent league test against Richwoods (Peoria, IL)