In Thursday's non-league challenge, the Newman Central Catholic Comets (Sterling, IL) baseball squad triumphed over the visiting Mendota Trojans (Mendota, IL), by a final score of 16-7.

With the win, Newman Central Catholic upgrades its record to 10-4 on the season. The Comets host Sherrard (Sherrard, IL) to battle the Tigers in a non-league challenge on Saturday, April 30. The Tigers come into the challenge with a record of 7-8. Sherrard lost 3-2 in their recent league challenge against Riverdale (Port Byron, IL)

With the defeat, Mendota falls to 2-11 on the season. The Trojans host Orion (Orion, IL) to battle the Chargers in a non-league challenge on Saturday, April 30. The Chargers come into the challenge with a record of 15-5. Orion won 4-3 in their recent non-league challenge against Hall (Spring Valley, IL)