East Chicago Central Cardinals (East Chicago, IN) fans exited the stadium thrilled Saturday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the visiting 21st Century Charter COUGARS (Gary, IN), 8-5 in a non-league test.

With the win, East Chicago Central upgrades its record to 2-1 on the season. The Cardinals travel to Hammond Central (Hammond, IN) to battle the Wolves in a Great Lakes test on Monday, April 10. The Wolves come into the test with a record of 1-1. Hammond Central lost 10-0 in their recent non-league test against Tinley Park (Tinley Park, IL)

With the defeat, 21st Century Charter falls to 0-3 on the season. The Cougars travel to Bowman Academy (Gary, IN) to battle the Eagles in a non-league test on Thursday, April 13. The Eagles come into the test with a record of 0-1.