Licking Wildcats (Licking, MO) fans exited the stadium thrilled Monday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the visiting St. James Tigers (St. James, MO), 17-2 in a non-league test.

With the win, Licking upgrades its record to 1-0 on the season. The Wildcats host Salem (Salem, MO) to battle the Tigers in a non-league test on Tuesday, March 29. The Tigers come into the test with a record of 0-1. Salem lost 10-7 in their recent league test against Owensville (Owensville, MO)

With the defeat, St. James falls to 0-2 on the season. The Tigers travel to Newburg (Newburg, MO) to battle the Wolves in a non-league test on Tuesday, March 29. The Wolves come into the test with a record of 0-0.