In Thursday's league challenge, the Winston Academy Patriots (Louisville, MS) baseball squad triumphed over the host Lamar Raiders (Meridian, MS), by a final score of 9-2.

With the win, Winston Academy upgrades its record to 14-6 on the season. The Patriots host Starkville Academy (Starkville, MS) to battle the Volunteers in a MAIS AAAA District 2 challenge on Monday, March 29. The Volunteers come into the challenge with a record of 7-4.

With the defeat, Lamar falls to 6-6 on the season. The Raiders travel to East Rankin Academy (Pelahatchie, MS) to battle the Patriots in a MAIS AAAA District 2 challenge on Tuesday, March 30. The Patriots come into the challenge with a record of 7-11. East Rankin Academy lost 9-4 in their recent league challenge against Heritage Academy (Columbus, MS)