Marquette Catholic Explorers (Alton, IL) fans exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the host Carrollton Hawks (Carrollton, IL), 15-0 in a non-league test.

With the win, Marquette Catholic upgrades its record to 16-10 on the season. The Explorers travel to Gillespie (Gillespie, IL) to battle the Miners in a non-league test on Thursday, May 4. The Miners come into the test with a record of 23-0. Gillespie won 16-1 in their recent non-league test against Dupo (Dupo, IL)

With the defeat, Carrollton falls to 5-16 on the season. The Hawks host Carlinville (Carlinville, IL) to battle the Cavaliers in a non-league test on Thursday, May 4. The Cavaliers come into the test with a record of 16-2. Carlinville won 15-5 in their recent league test against North Mac (Virden, IL)