The Bernie Mules got by the visiting New Madrid County Central Eagles baseball team by a count of 5-4 in Friday's non-league bout.

The Mules now possess a 1-0 record. They take the field next when they travel to Greenville for a non-league bout on Saturday, March 16. Bernie will face a Bears team coming off a 3-0 non-league loss to Valle Catholic (Ste. Genevieve, MO). The Bears record now stands at 0-1.

Next, the Eagles face the Caruthersville Tigers (Caruthersville, MO) in a Class 3 District 1 bout, on Tuesday, March 19. New Madrid County Central will attempt to move on its 0-1 season record. The Tigers enter the bout with a 0-2 record after their 11-4 non-league loss to Obion County (Troy, TN).