Newton Eagles (Newton, IL) fans exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the visiting Robinson Maroons (Robinson, IL), 9-2 in a league test.

With the win, Newton upgrades its record to 17-4 on the season. The Eagles travel to Richland County (Olney, IL) to battle the Tigers in a Little Illini test on Saturday, April 30. The Tigers come into the test with a record of 7-9.

With the defeat, Robinson falls to 2-12 on the season. The Maroons host Red Hill (Bridgeport, IL) to battle the Salukis in a Little Illini test on Friday, April 29. The Salukis come into the test with a record of 6-6. Red Hill lost 4-0 in their recent league test against Paris (Paris, IL)