Paxton-Buckley-Loda Panthers (Paxton, IL) fans exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the visiting St. Thomas More Sabers (Champaign, IL), 12-2 in a league test.

With the win, Paxton-Buckley-Loda upgrades its record to 10-12 on the season. The Panthers travel to Champaign Central (Champaign, IL) to battle the Maroons in a non-league test on Friday, April 29. The Maroons come into the test with a record of 17-5. Champaign Central won 2-1 in their recent league battle against Bloomington (Bloomington, IL)

The Sabers now sport a 7-7 record. They take the field next when they host St. Teresa for a non-league battle on Saturday, April 30. St. Thomas More will play a Bulldogs squad coming off a 7-3 league win over Tuscola (Tuscola, IL). The Bulldogs record now stands at 11-6.