Mater Dei Catholic Crusaders (Chula Vista, CA) fans exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the visiting Hilltop Lancers (Chula Vista, CA), 5-3 in a league test.

With the win, Mater Dei Catholic upgrades its record to 17-5 on the season. The Crusaders travel to Monte Vista (Spring Valley, CA) to battle the Monarchs in a non-league test on Saturday, May 7. The Monarchs come into the test with a record of 5-18. Monte Vista lost 10-0 in their recent league test against West Hills (Santee, CA)

With the defeat, Hilltop falls to 11-8 on the season. The Lancers host Southwest SD (San Diego, CA) to battle the Raiders in a test on Tuesday, May 10. The Raiders come into the test with a record of 3-12. Southwest SD lost 11-0 in their recent league test against Mar Vista (Imperial Beach, CA)