Paxton-Buckley-Loda Panthers (Paxton, IL) fans exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the visiting St. Thomas More Sabers (Champaign, IL), 6-2 in a league test.

With the win, Paxton-Buckley-Loda upgrades its record to 10-9 on the season. The Panthers travel to Rantoul (Rantoul, IL) to battle the Eagles in a Illini Prairie test on Monday, April 29. The Eagles come into the test with a record of 8-12. Rantoul lost 8-2 in their recent league test against Illinois Valley Central (Chillicothe, IL)

With the defeat, St. Thomas More falls to 8-12 on the season. The Sabers host Tolono Unity (Tolono, IL) to battle the Rockets in a Illini Prairie test on Monday, April 29. The Rockets come into the test with a record of 16-5. Tolono Unity won 8-0 in their recent non-league test against Peoria Christian (Peoria, IL)