The West Branch Bears baseball team (West Branch, IA), was overwhelmed 13-0 in Friday's non-league outing with the visiting Benton Bobcats (Van Horne, IA)

The Bobcats now hold a 20-6 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Solon for a non-league outing on Monday, June 17. Benton will confront a Spartans team coming off a 17-6 non-league win over Winterset (Winterset, IA). The Spartans record now stands at 15-7.

Next, the Bears confront the Regina Regals (Iowa City, IA) in a River Valley - South outing, on Monday, June 17. West Branch will attempt to advance on its 8-5 season record. The Regals go into the outing with a 12-9 record after their 2-0 non-league win over Mid-Prairie (Wellman, IA).