In Tuesday's league bout, the Taylor Tigers (Taylor, AR) baseball squad overwhelmed the host Columbia Christian Crusaders (Magnolia, AR), by a score of 11-1.

Next up, the Tigers encounter the Hermitage Hermits (Hermitage, AR) in a 1A Region 8 bout, on Thursday, April 10. Taylor will attempt to advance on its 9-3 season record. The Hermits enter the bout with a 1-9 record after their 4-1 league loss to Bradley (Bradley, AR).

The Crusaders (5-2) will now prepare for their challenge against Bearden (Bearden, AR). The Bears go into the 1A Region 8 challenge with a 7-0 record. In their last challenge, Bearden thwarted Kirby (Kirby, AR), 15-0, in a non-league challenge.