Walton-Verona Bearcats (Walton, KY) fans exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the host Simon Kenton Pioneers (Independence, KY), 12-7 in a league test.

With the win, Walton-Verona upgrades its record to 7-2 on the season. The Bearcats host Dixie Heights (Edgewood, KY) to battle the Colonels in a non-league test on Friday, April 8. The Colonels come into the test with a record of 4-2.

With the defeat, Simon Kenton falls to 5-2 on the season. The Pioneers host Newport Central Catholic (Newport, KY) to battle the Thoroughbreds in a non-league test on Friday, April 8. The Thoroughbreds come into the test with a record of 6-1. Newport Central Catholic lost 11-0 in their recent non-league test against Beechwood (Fort Mitchell, KY)