Howell Vikings (St. Charles, MO) fans left the game pleased Friday as they observed their baseball squad achieve victory over the visiting Hickman Kewpies (Columbia, MO), 17-7 in a non-league match.

With the triumph, Howell advances its record to 15-1 on the season. The Vikings host Grain Valley (Grain Valley, MO) to battle the Eagles in a non-league match on Saturday, April 19. The Eagles come into the match with a record of 8-7. Grain Valley won 11-6 in their recent non-league match against Willard (Willard, MO)

The Kewpies now have a 7-10 record. They put it on the line next when they host Smith-Cotton for a Class 6 District 5 match on Saturday, April 19. Hickman will battle a Tigers squad coming off a 17-3 non-league loss to Willard (Willard, MO). The Tigers record now stands at 10-9.