In Thursday's league challenge, the Maine East Blue Demons (Park Ridge, IL) baseball squad the visiting Vernon Hills Cougars (Vernon Hills, IL), by a final score of 5-2.

With the win, Maine East upgrades its record to 2-10 on the season. The Blue Demons host Glenbrook North (Northbrook, IL) to battle the Spartans in a Central Suburban - South challenge on Saturday, April 29. The Spartans come into the challenge with a record of 12-6. Glenbrook North lost 5-0 in their recent league challenge against New Trier (Winnetka, IL)

With the defeat, Vernon Hills falls to 3-15 on the season. The Cougars host Stevenson (Lincolnshire, IL) to battle the Patriots in a non-league challenge on Friday, April 28. The Patriots come into the challenge with a record of 16-6. Stevenson won 13-3 in their recent league challenge against Lake Zurich (Lake Zurich, IL)