South Pontotoc Cougars (Pontotoc, MS) followers left the game pleased Friday as they observed their baseball squad nip the visiting Ripley Tigers (Ripley, MS), 5-4 in a non-league match.

With the triumph, South Pontotoc moves its record to 1-3 on the season. The Cougars host Caledonia (Caledonia, MS) to battle the Cavaliers in a non-league match on Saturday, February 22. The Cavaliers come into the match with a record of 1-2. Caledonia won 6-4 in their recent non-league match against Hamilton (Hamilton, MS)

The Tigers now possess a 0-2 record. They put it on the line next when they host East Union for a non-league match on Saturday, February 22. Ripley will battle a Urchins squad coming off a 13-3 non-league win over Ingomar (New Albany, MS). The Urchins record now stands at 2-1.