Willow Springs Bears (Willow Springs, MO) supporters left the game thrilled Monday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Bakersfield Lions (Bakersfield, MO), 5-4 in a non-league game.

With the triumph, Willow Springs improves its record to 12-10 on the year. The Bears host Van Buren (Van Buren, MO) to play the Bulldogs in a non-league game on Tuesday, April 29. The Bulldogs enter the game with a record of 6-5. Van Buren lost 10-9 in their recent non-league game against Malden (Malden, MO)

The Lions now hold a 7-7 record. They play next when they travel to Pleasant Hope for a non-league game on Friday, May 2. Bakersfield will play a Pirates squad coming off a 18-5 non-league loss to Clever (Clever, MO). The Pirates record now stands at 8-10.