Willard Tigers (Willard, MO) fans exited the stadium thrilled Wednesday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the host Springfield Catholic Fighting Irish (Springfield, MO), 2-1 in a league test.

With the win, Willard upgrades its record to 23-3 on the season. The Tigers travel to Webb City (Webb City, MO) to battle the Cardinals in a non-league test on Friday, May 3. The Cardinals come into the test with a record of 17-6. Webb City won 7-1 in their recent non-league test against Joplin (Joplin, MO)

With the defeat, Springfield Catholic falls to 8-12 on the season. The Fighting irish travel to Webb City (Webb City, MO) to battle the Cardinals in a non-league test on Friday, May 3. The Cardinals come into the test with a record of 17-6. Webb City won 7-1 in their recent non-league test against Joplin (Joplin, MO)