Benton Bobcats (Van Horne, IA) fans exited the stadium thrilled Monday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the host West Liberty Comets (West Liberty, IA), 5-2 in a non-league test.

With the win, Benton upgrades its record to 6-1 on the season. The Bobcats host West Delaware (Manchester, IA) to battle the Hawks in a non-league test on Tuesday, May 21. The Hawks come into the test with a record of 0-1. West Delaware lost 11-8 in their recent non-league test against Beckman (Dyersville, IA)

With the defeat, West Liberty falls to 1-3 on the season. The Comets travel to West Branch (West Branch, IA) to battle the Bears in a River Valley - South test on Thursday, May 23. The Bears go into the game with a record of 0-2. West Branch lost 4-3 in their recent non-league game against Mid-Prairie (Wellman, IA)