In Thursday's non-league challenge, the Diamond Wildcats (Diamond, MO) baseball squad the host Exeter Tigers (Exeter, MO), by a margin of 6-1.

With the win, Diamond betters its record to 3-0 on the season. The Wildcats travel to Miller (Miller, MO) to encounter the Cardinals in a Spring River Valley challenge on Tuesday, March 29. The Cardinals come into the challenge with a record of 0-0.

With the defeat, Exeter falls to 0-1 on the season. The Tigers travel to Pierce City (Pierce City, MO) to encounter the Eagles in a non-league challenge on Monday, March 28. The Eagles come into the challenge with a record of 0-0.

Diamond wins their 3rd straight Sarcoxie Tournament by beating Exeter 6-1 Thursday night. Led defensively by Senior Chris Epperson who struck out 12 in 4 innings pitched giving up no hits. Senior Cameron Skinner pitched the 5th and 6th inning giving up no hits as well. Offensively they were led by Sophmore Ryan Jinks who went 2-4 with a 3-run home run in the 1st inning. Diamond is now 3-0 overall and will play again Tuesday at Miller with a 4pm game time.