Those in attendance were treated to another close battle between ROCORI and Willmar on May 12, with the Cardinals edging out the Spartans 3-2 in a Central Lakes Conference showdown in Cold Spring.

The ROCORI Spartans had a pair of contests over the weekend — facing Willmar on Friday and Paynesville on Saturday — to put a bow on packed week of games that included six games in a week-long span.

ROCORI didn't waste any time jumping out ahead in CLC battle against Sauk Rapids on May 7, tallying eight runs in the first inning to cruise to a 9-2 victory over the Sauk Rapids at Bob Cross Field.