East Carter Redbirds (Ellsinore, MO) fans exited the stadium thrilled Saturday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the visiting Southern Reynolds Whippets (Ellington, MO), 7-2 in a league test.

With the win, East Carter upgrades its record to 2-1 on the season. The Redbirds host Mexico (Mexico, MO) to battle the Bulldogs in a non-league test on Saturday, March 16. The Bulldogs come into the test with a record of 0-2. Mexico lost 9-4 in their recent non-league test against Portageville (Portageville, MO)

With the defeat, Southern Reynolds falls to 1-1 on the season. The Whippets host Greenville (Greenville, MO) to battle the Bears in a non-league test on Monday, March 18. The Bears come into the test with a record of 1-1. Greenville won 12-3 in their recent non-league test against Sikeston (Sikeston, MO)