In Friday's non-league challenge, the Houston Hilltoppers (Houston, MS) baseball squad triumphed over the host Independence Wildcats (Independence, MS), by a final score of 14-1.

With the win, Houston upgrades its record to 5-0 on the season. The Hilltoppers travel to Hatley (Amory, MS) to battle the Tigers in a non-league challenge on Saturday, February 24. The Tigers come into the challenge with a record of 2-0. Hatley won 16-0 in their recent non-league challenge against Calhoun Academy (Calhoun City, MS)

With the defeat, Independence falls to 3-2 on the season. The Wildcats travel to Tupelo Christian Prep (Belden, MS) to battle the Eagles in a non-league challenge on Saturday, February 24. The Eagles come into the challenge with a record of 2-1. Tupelo Christian Prep won 20-12 in their recent non-league challenge against Independence (Independence, MS)