In Wednesday's non-league challenge, the Benton Rangers (Benton, IL) baseball squad edged the host Marion Wildcats (Marion, IL), by a final score of 2-1.

With the win, Benton upgrades its record to 9-18 on the season. The Rangers travel to Carterville (Carterville, IL) to battle the Lions in a non-league challenge on Friday, May 3. The Lions come into the challenge with a record of 11-9. Carterville won 10-0 in their recent non-league challenge against Frankfort (West Frankfort, IL)

With the defeat, Marion falls to 19-7 on the season. The Wildcats host Paducah Tilghman (Paducah, KY) to battle the Blue Tornado in a non-league challenge on Monday, May 6. The Blue Tornado come into the challenge with a record of 14-8.