Midwest Central Raiders (Manito, IL) fans exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the host Astoria/VIT Rebels (Astoria, IL), 4-0 in a non-league test.

With the win, Midwest Central upgrades its record to 3-6 on the season. The Raiders host Illini Central (Mason City, IL) to battle the Cougars in a non-league test on Monday, April 22. The Cougars come into the test with a record of 0-15. Illini Central lost 11-4 in their recent non-league test against Peoria Heights (Peoria Heights, IL)

With the defeat, Astoria/VIT falls to 1-11 on the season. The Rebels host Cuba/Spoon River Valley (Cuba, IL) to battle the Wildcats in a non-league test on Saturday, April 20. The Wildcats come into the test with a record of 15-0. Cuba/Spoon River Valley won 15-2 in their recent non-league test against West Prairie (Sciota, IL)