In Friday's non-league challenge, the Mater Dei Knights (Breese, IL) baseball squad the host Salem Wildcats (Salem, IL), by a final score of 5-0.

With the win, Mater Dei upgrades its record to 9-8 on the season. The Knights travel to Marquette Catholic (Alton, IL) to encounter the Explorers in a non-league challenge on Saturday, April 22. The Explorers come into the challenge with a record of 12-7. Marquette Catholic won 10-0 in their recent league challenge against Bunker Hill (Bunker Hill, IL)

With the defeat, Salem falls to 11-10 on the season. The Wildcats host Mascoutah (Mascoutah, IL) to encounter the Indians in a non-league challenge on Saturday, April 22. The Indians come into the challenge with a record of 13-3. Mascoutah won 12-1 in their recent league challenge against Civic Memorial (Bethalto, IL)