In Wednesday's non-league challenge, the Morenci Wildcats (Morenci, AZ) baseball squad edged the visiting Duncan Wildkats (Duncan, AZ), by a final score of 9-8.

With the win, Morenci upgrades its record to 6-6 on the season. The Wildcats host Thatcher (Thatcher, AZ) to battle the Eagles in a 2A East challenge on Friday, April 3. The Eagles come into the challenge with a record of 8-3. Thatcher won 7-6 in their recent league challenge against Desert Christian (Tucson, AZ)

With the defeat, Duncan falls to 5-4 on the season. The Wildkats host Fort Thomas (Fort Thomas, AZ) to battle the Apaches in a 1A East challenge on Friday, April 3. The Apaches come into the challenge with a record of 6-4. Fort Thomas won 4-3 in their recent league challenge against Clifton (Clifton, AZ)