West Delaware Hawks (Manchester, IA) fans exited the stadium thrilled Monday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the visiting Independence Mustangs (Independence, IA), 7-3 in a non-league test.

With the win, West Delaware upgrades its record to 9-2 on the season. The Hawks travel to MOC-Floyd Valley (Orange City, IA) to battle the Dutchmen in a non-league test on Wednesday, June 21. The Dutchmen come into the test with a record of 8-3.

With the defeat, Independence falls to 6-8 on the season. The Mustangs travel to Xavier (Cedar Rapids, IA) to battle the Saints in a non-league test on Tuesday, June 13. The Saints come into the test with a record of 6-1. Xavier won 10-4 in their recent non-league test against Washington (Cedar Rapids, IA)