Howell Central Spartans (St. Charles, MO) fans exited the stadium thrilled Saturday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the host Hannibal Pirates (Hannibal, MO), 9-4 in a non-league test.

With the win, Howell Central upgrades its record to 2-1 on the season. The Spartans host Timberland (Wentzville, MO) to battle the T-Wolves in a Class 6 District 4 test on Monday, March 18. The T-Wolves come into the test with a record of 2-1. Timberland won 9-4 in their recent non-league match against Washington (Washington, MO)

The Pirates (0-3) will now prepare for their match against Jackson (Jackson, MO). The Fighting Indians go into the non-league match with a 1-0 record. In their last match, Jackson tipped Howell Central (St. Charles, MO), 7-0, in a non-league match.