Chico Panthers (Chico, CA) fans exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the visiting University Prep Panthers (Redding, CA), 4-1 in a non-league test.

With the win, Chico upgrades its record to 1-0 on the season. The Panthers travel to Foothill (Palo Cedro, CA) to battle the Cougars in a non-league test on Friday, March 1. The Cougars come into the test with a record of 1-0. Foothill won 8-0 in their recent non-league test against West Valley (Cottonwood, CA)

With the defeat, University Prep falls to 3-1 on the season. The Panthers travel to Pleasant Valley (Chico, CA) to battle the Vikings in a non-league bout on Friday, March 1. The Vikings enter the bout with a record of 0-0.