Eureka Hornets (Eureka, IL) fans exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the visiting Putnam County Panthers (Granville, IL), 5-0 in a non-league test.

With the win, Eureka upgrades its record to 27-2 on the season. The Hornets host Roanoke-Benson/Lowpoint-Washburn (Roanoke, IL) to battle the Rockets in a non-league test on Friday, May 12. The Rockets come into the test with a record of 8-17. Roanoke-Benson/Lowpoint-Washburn lost 10-6 in their recent non-league test against Peoria Heights (Peoria Heights, IL)

With the defeat, Putnam County falls to 16-13 on the season. The Panthers host Plano (Plano, IL) to battle the Reapers in a non-league test on Friday, May 12. The Reapers come into the test with a record of 5-23. Plano lost 10-0 in their recent league battle against LaSalle-Peru (LaSalle, IL)