Glendale Falcons (Springfield, MO) fans exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the visiting Republic Tigers (Republic, MO), 3-2 in a league test.

With the win, Glendale upgrades its record to 1-0 on the season. The Falcons host Willard (Willard, MO) to battle the Tigers in a non-league test on Friday, March 22. The Tigers come into the test with a record of 3-0.

With the defeat, Republic falls to 2-3 on the season. The Tigers host Kennett (Kennett, MO) to battle the Indians in a non-league test on Wednesday, March 27. The Indians come into the test with a record of 2-2. Kennett won 10-5 in their recent non-league test against Central (Cape Girardeau, MO)