Marion Bulldogs (Marion, TX) fans exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the visiting Blanco Panthers (Blanco, TX), 5-4 in a non-league test.

With the win, Marion upgrades its record to 3-1 on the season. The Bulldogs host John Paul II (New Braunfels, TX) to battle the Guardians in a non-league test on Friday, February 23. The Guardians come into the test with a record of 0-2.

With the defeat, Blanco falls to 1-1 on the season. The Panthers host Sabinal (Sabinal, TX) to battle the Yellowjackets in a non-league test on Thursday, February 29. The Yellowjackets come into the test with a record of 1-4. Sabinal won 19-0 in their recent non-league test against Leakey (Leakey, TX)