Ava Bears (Ava, MO) backers exited the stadium thrilled Monday as they saw their softball squad run past the visiting Mountain Grove Panthers (Mountain Grove, MO), 11-1 in a league challenge.

The Bears now own a 20-7 record. They take the field next when they host Willow Springs for a Class 2 District 4 challenge on Tuesday, May 7. Ava will battle a Bears squad coming off a 3-1 league win over Thayer (Thayer, MO). The Bears record now stands at 20-6.

With the loss, Mountain Grove falls to 15-14 on the campaign.