Ava Bears (Ava, MO) fans exited the stadium thrilled Monday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the visiting Thayer Bobcats (Thayer, MO), 6-5 in a non-league test.

With the win, Ava upgrades its record to 4-5 on the season. The Bears host New Covenant Academy (Springfield, MO) to battle the Warriors in a non-league test on Tuesday, April 16. The Warriors come into the test with a record of 10-1.

With the defeat, Thayer falls to 2-5 on the season. The Bobcats host Flippin (Flippin, AR) to battle the Bobcats in a non-league test on Tuesday, April 16. The Bobcats come into the test with a record of 20-4. Flippin won 7-3 in their recent non-league test against Cave City (Cave City, AR)