Galena Bears (Galena, MO) fans exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the host Billings Wildcats (Billings, MO), 8-5 in a non-league test.

With the win, Galena upgrades its record to 11-3 on the season. The Bears host Verona (Verona, MO) to battle the Wildcats in a Class 1 District 5 test on Friday, April 12. The Wildcats come into the test with a record of 0-10. Verona lost 10-0 in their recent non-league test against College Heights Christian (Joplin, MO)

With the defeat, Billings falls to 5-7 on the season. The Wildcats travel to Spokane (Spokane, MO) to battle the Owls in a non-league test on Monday, April 15. The Owls come into the test with a record of 2-13. Spokane won 8-3 in their recent non-league test against Greenwood (Springfield, MO)