In Friday's league challenge, the Western Panthers (Russiaville, IN) baseball squad triumphed over the host Lafayette Central Catholic Knights (Lafayette, IN), by a margin of 14-1.

With the win, Western betters its record to 18-3 on the season. The Panthers travel to Mississinewa (Gas City, IN) to encounter the Indians in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, May 16. The Indians come into the challenge with a record of 13-9. Mississinewa won 12-2 in their recent league challenge against Blackford (Hartford City, IN)

With the defeat, Lafayette Central Catholic falls to 14-9 on the season. The Knights host Pioneer (Royal Center, IN) to encounter the Panthers in a non-league challenge on Saturday, May 13. The Panthers come into the challenge with a record of 13-6. Pioneer lost 12-5 in their recent league challenge against North Judson-San Pierre (North Judson, IN)