CHAMPAIGN — After getting a 2-0 win over St. Anne/Donovan on Monday to start the season, the Hoopeston Area baseball team looked for another win on Tuesday.
But the Cornjerkers lost to St. Thomas More 7-6. Ryker Small had two doubles and a RBI at the plate and seven strikeouts on the mound, while Cole Miller had two hits with a double and Zach Huchel had six strikeouts in 2 2/3 innings.
On Monday, Small had two hits and a RBI, Wyatt Eisenmann had a double and a RBI and Dylan Judy had 15 strikeouts to get the win.
The Cornjerkers will host Tri-Valley on Thursday.