Hope Bobcats (Hope, AR) fans exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the host De Queen Leopards (De Queen, AR), 6-0 in a league test.

With the win, Hope upgrades its record to 4-3 on the season. The Bobcats travel to White Hall (White Hall, AR) to battle the Bulldogs in a 5A South test on Friday, April 8. The Bulldogs come into the test with a record of 9-3. White Hall won 14-0 in their recent league test against Hot Springs (Hot Springs, AR)

With the defeat, De Queen falls to 4-4 on the season. The Leopards host Lakeside (Hot Springs, AR) to battle the Rams in a 5A South test on Tuesday, April 5. The Rams come into the test with a record of 9-4. Lakeside won 5-2 in their recent league test against Camden Fairview (Camden, AR)