Athens Warriors (Athens, IL) fans exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the host Illini Central Cougars (Mason City, IL), 8-1 in a league test.

With the win, Athens upgrades its record to 9-11 on the season. The Warriors travel to New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly (New Berlin, IL) to battle the Vipers in a Sangamo test on Friday, April 28. The Vipers come into the test with a record of 15-8. New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly won 6-0 in their recent league test against Riverton (Riverton, IL)

With the defeat, Illini Central falls to 1-14 on the season. The Cougars host Olympia (Stanford, IL) to battle the Spartans in a Sangamo test on Friday, April 28. The Spartans come into the test with a record of 4-20. Olympia lost 13-2 in their recent league test against PORTA/Ashland-Chandlerville Central (Petersburg, IL)