In Thursday's non-league bout, the Independence Mustangs (Independence, IA) baseball squad overwhelmed the visiting Vinton-Shellsburg Vikings (Vinton, IA), by a score of 14-7.

Next up, the Mustangs encounter the Vinton-Shellsburg Vikings (Vinton, IA) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, June 26. Independence will attempt to advance on its 14-13 season record. The Vikings enter the bout with a 3-15 record after their 4-1 non-league loss to Mt. Vernon (Mt. Vernon, IA).

The Vikings (3-17) will now prepare for their bout against Independence (Independence, IA). The Mustangs enter the non-league bout with a 12-13 record. In their last bout, Independence edged Beckman (Dyersville, IA), 12-2, in a non-league bout.