In Tuesday's league challenge, the Loyola Crusaders (Mankato, MN) baseball squad nipped the host Madelia Blackhawks (Madelia, MN), by a margin of 6-5.

With the win, Loyola betters its record to 2-0 on the season. The Crusaders host St. Clair (St. Clair, MN) to encounter the Cyclones in a Valley challenge on Thursday, April 27. The Cyclones come into the challenge with a record of 1-1.

With the defeat, Madelia falls to 4-2 on the season. The Blackhawks host Granada-Huntley-East Chain/Martin Luther/Truman (Granada, MN) to encounter the Jaguars in a Valley challenge on Thursday, April 27. The Jaguars come into the challenge with a record of 1-0. Granada-Huntley-East Chain/Martin Luther/Truman won 17-0 in their recent non-league challenge against Alden-Conger/Glenville-Emmons (Alden, MN)