The crowd at Thursday's league battle between the Goreville Blackcats (Goreville, IL) and the visiting Trico Pioneers (Campbell Hill, IL), saw Goreville's baseball team gain a win over Trico by a tally of 11-0.

The Blackcats (10-6) will now prepare for their battle against Benton (Benton, IL). The Rangers enter the non-league battle with a 4-12 record. In their last battle, Benton was overwhelmed by Pinckneyville (Pinckneyville, IL), 6-2, in a league battle.

Next, the Pioneers face the Chester Yellowjackets (Chester, IL) in a non-league battle, on Saturday, April 19. Trico will attempt to upgrade on its 4-9 season record. The Yellowjackets enter the battle with a 3-8 record after their 4-3 league loss to Wesclin (Trenton, IL).