The crowd at Monday's non-league battle between the Central Bulldogs (Springfield, MO) and the visiting Ava Bears (Ava, MO), saw Central's baseball team get by Ava by a tally of 2-1.

The Bulldogs (11-13) will now prepare for their battle against Kickapoo (Springfield, MO). The Chiefs enter the non-league battle with a 11-14 record. In their last battle, Kickapoo held off Nixa (Nixa, MO), 5-2, in a league battle.

Next, the Bears face the Norwood Pirates (Norwood, MO) in a non-league battle, on Tuesday, May 13. Ava will attempt to upgrade on its 14-9 season record. The Pirates enter the battle with a 14-6 record after their 3-0 league win over Bakersfield (Bakersfield, MO).