In Thursday's non-league challenge, the Kaneland Knights (Maple Park, IL) baseball squad triumphed over the visiting Taft Eagles (Chicago, IL), by a final score of 14-1.

With the win, Kaneland upgrades its record to 18-12 on the season. The Knights host St. Charles East (St. Charles, IL) to battle the Fighting Saints in a non-league challenge on Friday, May 19. The Fighting Saints come into the challenge with a record of 24-3. St. Charles East lost 7-4 in their recent league challenge against Wheaton North (Wheaton, IL)

With the defeat, Taft falls to 13-14 on the season. The Eagles host Northside (Chicago, IL) to battle the Mustangs in a non-league challenge on Friday, May 19. The Mustangs come into the challenge with a record of 14-5. Northside lost 11-1 in their recent non-league challenge against Von Steuben (Chicago, IL)