Ava Bears (Ava, MO) followers left the game pleased Thursday as they observed their baseball squad nip the visiting Strafford Indians (Strafford, MO), 5-4 in a non-league match.

With the triumph, Ava moves its record to 19-7 on the season. The Bears host Sparta (Sparta, MO) to battle the Trojans in a Class 3 District 11 match on Monday, May 18. The Trojans come into the match with a record of 8-10. Sparta lost 10-9 in their recent non-league match against Hartville (Hartville, MO)

The Indians now possess a 15-13 record. They put it on the line next when they host Bolivar for a non-league match on Monday, May 18. Strafford will battle a Liberators squad coming off a 11-2 league loss to Willard (Willard, MO). The Liberators record now stands at 13-21.