Ava Bears (Ava, MO) fans exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the host Mansfield Lions (Mansfield, MO), 8-1 in a non-league test.

With the win, Ava upgrades its record to 1-1 on the season. The Bears host West Plains (West Plains, MO) to battle the Zizzers in a non-league test on Thursday, March 28. The Zizzers come into the test with a record of 1-3. West Plains won 4-3 in their recent non-league test against Joplin (Joplin, MO)

With the defeat, Mansfield falls to 0-1 on the season. The Lions travel to Stoutland (Stoutland, MO) to battle the Tigers in a non-league test on Monday, April 1. The Tigers come into the test with a record of 0-0.