In Tuesday's non-league challenge, the Iola Mustangs (Iola, KS) baseball squad triumphed over the visiting Independence Bulldogs (Independence, KS), by a final score of 12-2.

With the win, Iola upgrades its record to 1-0 on the season. The Mustangs travel to Chanute (Chanute, KS) to encounter the Blue Comets in a non-league challenge on Friday, March 24. The Blue Comets come into the challenge with a record of 0-0.

With the defeat, Independence falls to 0-1 on the season. The Bulldogs travel to St. Mary's-Colgan (Pittsburg, KS) to encounter the Panthers in a non-league challenge on Thursday, March 23. The Panthers come into the challenge with a record of 0-0.