Newman Catholic Knights (Mason City, IA) fans exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the visiting Clear Lake Lions (Clear Lake, IA), 7-2 in a non-league test.

With the win, Newman Catholic upgrades its record to 10-2 on the season. The Knights travel to Northwood-Kensett (Northwood, IA) to battle the Vikings in a non-league test on Friday, May 31. The Vikings come into the test with a record of 3-2. Northwood-Kensett won 13-7 in their recent non-league test against Riceville (Riceville, IA)

With the defeat, Clear Lake falls to 3-3 on the season. The Lions host Humboldt (Humboldt, IA) to battle the Wildcats in a non-league test on Friday, May 31. The Wildcats come into the test with a record of 5-2. Humboldt won 16-8 in their recent non-league test against Southeast Valley (Gowrie, IA)