The crowd at Friday's non-league battle between the Bedford Bulldogs (Bedford, IA) and the visiting Essex Trojans (Essex, IA), saw Bedford's baseball team gain a win over Essex by a tally of 25-1.

The Bulldogs (15-5) will now prepare for their battle against Creston (Creston, IA). The Panthers enter the non-league battle with a 13-8 record. In their last battle, Creston was overwhelmed by Glenwood (Glenwood, IA), 8-3, in a league battle.

Next, the Trojans face the East Mills (Malvern, IA) in a Corner battle, on Monday, June 23. Essex will attempt to upgrade on its 0-9 season record. The enter the battle with a 6-8 record after their 15-5 league loss to Stanton (Stanton, IA).