Newton Eagles (Newton, IL) fans exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the visiting Farina South Central Cougars (Farina, IL), 2-1 in a non-league test.

With the win, Newton upgrades its record to 15-12 on the season. The Eagles travel to St. Anthony (Effingham, IL) to battle the Bulldogs in a non-league test on Saturday, May 4. The Bulldogs come into the test with a record of 18-3. St. Anthony lost 2-0 in their recent non-league test against Belleville East (Belleville, IL)

With the defeat, Farina South Central falls to 13-12 on the season. The Cougars travel to Father McGivney Catholic (Glen Carbon, IL) to battle the Griffins in a non-league test on Friday, May 3. The Griffins come into the test with a record of 24-3. Father McGivney Catholic won 7-6 in their recent non-league test against St. Anthony (Effingham, IL)