Paxton-Buckley-Loda Panthers (Paxton, IL) fans exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the host Eastland Cougars (Lanark, IL), 8-5 in a non-league test.

With the win, Paxton-Buckley-Loda upgrades its record to 6-4 on the season. The Panthers travel to Salt Fork (Sidell, IL) to battle the Storm in a non-league test on Saturday, April 6. The Storm come into the test with a record of 4-3. Salt Fork won 6-5 in their recent non-league test against Danville (Danville, IL)

With the defeat, Eastland falls to 3-3 on the season. The Cougars travel to Tuscola (Tuscola, IL) to battle the Warriors in a non-league test on Saturday, April 6. The Warriors come into the test with a record of 2-9. Tuscola lost 10-7 in their recent non-league test against Prairie Central (Fairbury, IL)