In Friday's non-league challenge, the IMG Academy Ascenders (Bradenton, FL) baseball squad edged the visiting George Jenkins Eagles (Lakeland, FL), by a final score of 1-0.

With the win, IMG Academy upgrades its record to 2-0 on the season. The Ascenders travel to Ocean Springs (Ocean Springs, MS) to battle the Greyhounds in a non-league challenge on Thursday, March 2. The Greyhounds come into the challenge with a record of 2-4. Ocean Springs won 10-5 in their recent non-league challenge against Madison Central (Madison, MS)

With the defeat, George Jenkins falls to 1-1 on the season. The Eagles host Winter Haven (Winter Haven, FL) to battle the Blue Devils in a non-league challenge on Friday, March 3. The Blue Devils come into the challenge with a record of 2-0.