In Thursday's non-league challenge, the Purdy Eagles (Purdy, MO) baseball squad triumphed over the visiting McAuley Catholic Warriors (Joplin, MO), by a margin of 18-8.

With the win, Purdy betters its record to 6-8 on the season. The Eagles travel to Galena (Galena, MO) to encounter the Bears in a Class 2 District 11 challenge on Friday, April 5. The Bears come into the challenge with a record of 8-1. Galena lost 12-0 in their recent non-league challenge against Clever (Clever, MO)

With the defeat, McAuley Catholic falls to 3-3 on the season. The Warriors host Jasper (Jasper, MO) to encounter the Eagles in a non-league challenge on Monday, April 8. The Eagles come into the challenge with a record of 5-2. Jasper won 8-1 in their recent non-league challenge against Archie (Archie, MO)