In Friday's non-league challenge, the Norwood Pirates (Norwood, MO) baseball squad triumphed over the visiting Crane Pirates (Crane, MO), by a final score of 9-3.

With the win, Norwood upgrades its record to 3-6 on the season. The Pirates host Willow Springs (Willow Springs, MO) to battle the Bears in a non-league challenge on Friday, April 7. The Bears come into the challenge with a record of 3-2. Willow Springs lost 4-1 in their recent league challenge against Liberty (Mountain View, MO)

With the defeat, Crane falls to 0-7 on the season. The Pirates host Purdy (Purdy, MO) to battle the Eagles in a Class 2 District 7 challenge on Tuesday, April 11. The Eagles come into the challenge with a record of 10-3.