In Saturday's non-league challenge, the Benton Rangers (Benton, IL) baseball squad triumphed over the host Mt. Carmel Golden Aces (Mt. Carmel, IL), by a final score of 11-5.

With the win, Benton upgrades its record to 8-10 on the season. The Rangers travel to Murphysboro (Murphysboro, IL) to battle the Red Devils in a Southern Illinois River-to-River - Ohio challenge on Monday, April 24. The Red Devils come into the challenge with a record of 11-5. Murphysboro won 12-2 in their recent league challenge against Frankfort (West Frankfort, IL)

With the defeat, Mt. Carmel falls to 10-7 on the season. The Golden aces travel to Lawrenceville (Lawrenceville, IL) to battle the Indians in a Little Illini challenge on Monday, April 24. The Indians come into the challenge with a record of 10-5.