Conant Cougars (Hoffman Estates, IL) fans exited the stadium thrilled Wednesday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the host Palatine Pirates (Palatine, IL), 6-3 in a league test.

With the win, Conant upgrades its record to 8-8 on the season. The Cougars travel to Prospect (Mt. Prospect, IL) to face the Knights in a Mid-Suburban - East bout on Friday, April 29. The Knights enter the bout with a record of 4-8. Prospect lost 18-6 in their recent non-league bout against Saint Viator (Arlington Heights, IL)

Next, the Pirates face the Buffalo Grove Bison (Buffalo Grove, IL) in a Mid-Suburban - East bout, on Friday, April 29. Palatine will attempt to advance on its 6-4 season record. The Bison enter the bout with a 7-6 record after their 5-4 league win over Wheeling (Wheeling, IL).