Malone Tigers (Malone, FL) fans exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the host Cottondale Hornets (Cottondale, FL), 11-10 in a league test.

With the win, Malone upgrades its record to 6-4 on the season. The Tigers travel to Sneads (Sneads, FL) to battle the Pirates in a 1A District 5 test on Monday, April 5. The Pirates come into the test with a record of 11-4. Sneads won 8-7 in their recent non-league test against Bozeman (Panama City, FL)

With the defeat, Cottondale falls to 12-4 on the season. The Hornets travel to Laurel Hill (Laurel Hill, FL) to battle the Hoboes in a non-league test on Tuesday, April 6. The Hoboes come into the test with a record of 4-12. Laurel Hill lost 13-1 in their recent non-league test against Northview (Bratt, FL)