East Rankin Academy Patriots (Pelahatchie, MS) fans exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the visiting Newton County Academy Generals (Decatur, MS), 17-2 in a non-league test.

With the win, East Rankin Academy upgrades its record to 4-2 on the season. The Patriots travel to Tri-County Academy (Flora, MS) to battle the Rebels in a non-league test on Saturday, February 26. The Rebels come into the test with a record of 2-2. Tri-County Academy won 18-1 in their recent non-league test against Central Holmes Christian (Lexington, MS)

With the defeat, Newton County Academy falls to 0-1 on the season. The Generals travel to Clinton Christian Academy (Clinton, MS) to battle the Warriors in a non-league test on Tuesday, March 1. The Warriors come into the test with a record of 0-4. Clinton Christian Academy lost 10-0 in their recent non-league test against Manchester Academy (Yazoo City, MS)