Webb City Cardinals (Webb City, MO) fans exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the host Republic Tigers (Republic, MO), 2-1 in a non-league test.

With the win, Webb City upgrades its record to 10-3 on the season. The Cardinals travel to Hillcrest (Springfield, MO) to battle the Hornets in a non-league test on Friday, April 12. The Hornets come into the test with a record of 2-16. Hillcrest lost 13-2 in their recent non-league test against Rolla (Rolla, MO)

With the defeat, Republic falls to 10-8 on the season. The Tigers travel to Lebanon (Lebanon, MO) to battle the Yellowjackets in a Class 6 District 2 test on Friday, April 12. The Yellowjackets come into the test with a record of 12-4. Lebanon lost 3-1 in their recent non-league test against Kickapoo (Springfield, MO)