In Monday's non-league challenge, the Mt. Vernon Rams (Mt. Vernon, IL) baseball squad triumphed over the visiting Murphysboro Red Devils (Murphysboro, IL), by a final score of 7-0.

With the win, Mt. Vernon upgrades its record to 20-6 on the season. The Rams host Centralia (Centralia, IL) to encounter the Orphans in a South Seven challenge on Tuesday, May 3. The Orphans come into the challenge with a record of 8-11. Centralia won 3-2 in their recent non-league challenge against Wesclin (Trenton, IL)

With the defeat, Murphysboro falls to 8-13 on the season. The Red devils travel to Carterville (Carterville, IL) to encounter the Lions in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, May 3. The Lions come into the challenge with a record of 13-7. Carterville won 4-3 in their recent non-league challenge against Frankfort (West Frankfort, IL)