DeRidder Dragons (DeRidder, LA) fans exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the visiting Iota Bulldogs (Iota, LA), 3-2 in a non-league test.

With the win, DeRidder upgrades its record to 15-8 on the season. The Dragons host Bolton (Alexandria, LA) to battle the Bears in a 4A District 3 test on Thursday, April 1. The Bears come into the test with a record of 3-9.

With the defeat, Iota falls to 14-5 on the season. The Bulldogs host Pine Prairie (Pine Prairie, LA) to battle the Panthers in a 3A District 5 test on Wednesday, March 31. The Panthers come into the test with a record of 9-7. Pine Prairie won 9-0 in their recent league test against Mamou (Mamou, LA)