Newton County Cougars (Decatur, MS) fans exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the host Clinton Arrows (Clinton, MS), 1-0 in a non-league test.

With the win, Newton County upgrades its record to 1-1 on the season. The Cougars travel to Clarkdale (Meridian, MS) to battle the Bulldogs in a non-league test on Tuesday, February 20. The Bulldogs come into the test with a record of 0-1. Clarkdale lost 5-1 in their recent non-league contest against West Lauderdale (Collinsville, MS)

The Arrows now sport a 1-1 record. They take the field next when they host Northwest Rankin for a non-league contest on Tuesday, February 20. Clinton will play a Cougars squad coming off a 3-1 non-league win over Madison Central (Madison, MS). The Cougars record now stands at 3-0.