Ava Bears (Ava, MO) fans exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the visiting Cabool Bulldogs (Cabool, MO), 8-7 in a non-league test.

With the win, Ava upgrades its record to 1-0 on the season. The Bears travel to West Plains (West Plains, MO) to battle the Zizzers in a non-league test on Tuesday, March 30. The Zizzers come into the test with a record of 3-3. West Plains lost 15-11 in their recent non-league test against Nixa (Nixa, MO)

With the defeat, Cabool falls to 0-3 on the season. The Bulldogs host Winona (Winona, MO) to battle the Wildcats in a non-league test on Tuesday, March 30. The Wildcats come into the test with a record of 0-3. Winona lost 7-6 in their recent non-league test against Thayer (Thayer, MO)