Chicago Hope Academy (Chicago, IL) fans exited the stadium thrilled Saturday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the host Central Rockets (Burlington, IL), 7-1 in a non-league test.

With the win, Chicago Hope Academy upgrades its record to 11-8 on the season. The travel to Fenwick (Oak Park, IL) to battle the Friars in a non-league test on Wednesday, May 8. The Friars come into the test with a record of 10-12. Fenwick won 11-0 in their recent league test against Aurora Central Catholic (Aurora, IL)

With the defeat, Central falls to 2-2 on the season. The Rockets travel to Hampshire (Hampshire, IL) to battle the Whip-Purs in a test on Monday, May 6. The Whip-Purs come into the test with a record of 12-9. Hampshire lost 11-7 in their recent non-league test against Conant (Hoffman Estates, IL)