St. Laurence Vikings (Burbank, IL) fans exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the visiting Loyola Academy Ramblers (Wilmette, IL), 8-2 in a league test.

With the win, St. Laurence upgrades its record to 20-7 on the season. The Vikings travel to St. Rita (Chicago, IL) to battle the Mustangs in a Chicago Catholic - Blue test on Saturday, May 6. The Mustangs come into the test with a record of 18-7. St. Rita won 8-3 in their recent league battle against Marmion (Aurora, IL)

The Ramblers now sport a 11-12 record. They take the field next when they host Brother Rice for a Chicago Catholic - Blue battle on Saturday, May 6. Loyola Academy will play a Crusaders squad coming off a 4-3 non-league win over Oak Lawn (Oak Lawn, IL). The Crusaders record now stands at 16-11.