Mansfield Lions (Mansfield, MO) fans exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the visiting Willow Springs Bears (Willow Springs, MO), 12-2 in a league test.

With the win, Mansfield upgrades its record to 1-0 on the season. The Lions travel to Liberty (Mountain View, MO) to battle the Eagles in a Class 3 District 10 test on Monday, March 18. The Eagles come into the test with a record of 1-1. Liberty lost 12-1 in their recent non-league test against Portageville (Portageville, MO)

With the defeat, Willow Springs falls to 0-1 on the season. The Bears host Norwood (Norwood, MO) to battle the Pirates in a non-league test on Monday, March 18. The Pirates come into the test with a record of 1-0. Norwood won 5-4 in their recent non-league test against Hurley (Hurley, MO)