New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly Vipers (New Berlin, IL) fans exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the visiting West Central co-op [Winchester-Bluffs] Cougars (Winchester, IL), 9-4 in a non-league test.

With the win, New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly upgrades its record to 18-9 on the season. The Vipers host Beardstown (Beardstown, IL) to battle the Tigers in a non-league test on Saturday, May 6. The Tigers come into the test with a record of 11-10. Beardstown won 8-6 in their recent non-league test against Brown County (Mt. Sterling, IL)

With the defeat, West Central co-op [Winchester-Bluffs] falls to 16-7 on the season. The Cougars travel to Brown County (Mt. Sterling, IL) to battle the Hornets in a non-league test on Monday, May 8. The Hornets come into the test with a record of 19-8. Brown County lost 8-6 in their recent non-league test against Beardstown (Beardstown, IL)