In Thursday's non-league challenge, the Newark Norsemen (Newark, IL) baseball squad triumphed over the visiting Crossroads Christian Crusaders (Big Rock, IL), by a final score of 12-2.

With the win, Newark upgrades its record to 10-17 on the season. The Norsemen travel to Sandwich (Sandwich, IL) to battle the Indians in a non-league challenge on Friday, May 12. The Indians come into the challenge with a record of 9-15. Sandwich lost 20-5 in their recent league challenge against Kaneland (Maple Park, IL)

With the defeat, Crossroads Christian falls to 4-11 on the season. The Crusaders travel to Calumet Christian (Griffith, IN) to battle the Patriots in a non-league challenge on Friday, May 12. The Patriots come into the game with a record of 10-11. Calumet Christian lost 8-0 in their recent non-league game against Illiana Christian (Dyer, IN)