In Thursday's league challenge, the Nixa Eagles (Nixa, MO) baseball squad triumphed over the host Branson Pirates (Branson, MO), by a final score of 8-2.

With the win, Nixa upgrades its record to 8-5 on the season. The Eagles travel to Carl Junction (Carl Junction, MO) to battle the Bulldogs in a non-league challenge on Friday, April 24. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a record of 6-7.

With the defeat, Branson falls to 11-4 on the season. The Pirates host Kickapoo (Springfield, MO) to battle the Chiefs in a non-league challenge on Monday, April 27. The Chiefs come into the challenge with a record of 7-5. Kickapoo lost 7-2 in their recent league challenge against West Plains (West Plains, MO)