Perry Central Bulldogs (New Augusta, MS) fans exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the host Richton Rebels (Richton, MS), 8-7 in a non-league test.

With the win, Perry Central upgrades its record to 2-0 on the season. The Bulldogs host Lumberton (Lumberton, MS) to battle the Panthers in a non-league test on Thursday, February 16. The Panthers come into the test with a record of 1-0. Lumberton won 19-0 in their recent non-league test against North Forrest (Hattiesburg, MS)

With the defeat, Richton falls to 0-1 on the season. The Rebels host Presbyterian Christian (Hattiesburg, MS) to battle the Bobcats in a non-league test on Thursday, February 16. The Bobcats come into the test with a record of 1-2. Presbyterian Christian won 15-9 in their recent non-league test against Purvis (Purvis, MS)