Eastland Cougars (Lanark, IL) fans exited the stadium thrilled Saturday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the host Stillman Valley Cardinals (Stillman Valley, IL), 5-3 in a non-league test.

With the win, Eastland upgrades its record to 13-9 on the season. The Cougars host Polo (Polo, IL) to battle the Marcos in a Northwest Upstate Illini - East test on Tuesday, May 2. The Marcos come into the test with a record of 3-12. Polo lost 10-9 in their recent non-league test against Oregon (Oregon, IL)

With the defeat, Stillman Valley falls to 14-11 on the season. The Cardinals travel to Rockford Christian (Rockford, IL) to battle the Royal Lions in a Big Northern test on Monday, May 1. The Royal Lions come into the test with a record of 13-3. Rockford Christian won 6-2 in their recent league test against North Boone (Poplar Grove, IL)