In Monday's non-league challenge, the Chillicothe Hornets (Chillicothe, MO) baseball squad edged the visiting Benton Cardinals (St. Joseph, MO), by a final score of 5-4.

With the win, Chillicothe upgrades its record to 9-5 on the season. The Hornets host Cameron (Cameron, MO) to battle the Dragons in a Class 4 District 16 challenge on Wednesday, April 10. The Dragons come into the challenge with a record of 1-9. Cameron lost 12-2 in their recent non-league challenge against Mid-Buchanan (Faucett, MO)

With the defeat, Benton falls to 13-2 on the season. The Cardinals host Savannah (Savannah, MO) to battle the Savages in a Class 4 District 16 challenge on Wednesday, April 10. The Savages come into the challenge with a record of 13-2. Savannah won 12-0 in their recent league challenge against Maryville (Maryville, MO)