Newark Norsemen (Newark, IL) fans exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the host Hinckley-Big Rock Royals (Hinckley, IL), 4-0 in a league test.

With the win, Newark upgrades its record to 16-5 on the season. The Norsemen host Sandwich (Sandwich, IL) to battle the Indians in a non-league test on Saturday, May 7. The Indians come into the test with a record of 0-16. Sandwich lost 13-3 in their recent league test against Kaneland (Maple Park, IL)

With the defeat, Hinckley-Big Rock falls to 11-6 on the season. The Royals travel to Milledgeville (Milledgeville, IL) to battle the Missiles in a non-league test on Saturday, May 7. The Missiles come into the test with a record of 6-8. Milledgeville won 6-3 in their recent league test against Forreston (Forreston, IL)