Shepherd Bluejays (Shepherd, MI) fans exited the stadium thrilled Saturday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the visiting Newaygo Lions (Newaygo, MI), 12-3 in a non-league test.

With the win, Shepherd upgrades its record to 14-2 on the season. The Bluejays host Sacred Heart Academy (Mt. Pleasant, MI) to battle the Irish in a non-league test on Saturday, May 5. The Irish come into the test with a record of 11-0. Sacred Heart Academy won 13-1 in their recent league test against Vestaburg (Vestaburg, MI)

With the defeat, Newaygo falls to 9-6 on the season. The Lions travel to Orchard View (Muskegon, MI) to battle the Cardinals in a Lakes 8 test on Tuesday, May 8. The Cardinals come into the test with a record of 8-4.

Bill Clark picked up his third win of the year without a loss, as he tossed six innings, allowing 3 runs on six hits with 6 walks and 3 strikeouts. Five Bluejays each had 2 hits. Avery Hohlbein had a triple among his two hits, while Ryan Cline, Nick Ramon and Collin Lau each added two singles.