A.J. Ellender Patriots (Houma, LA) fans exited the stadium thrilled Saturday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the host Haynes Academy (Metairie, LA), 8-6 in a non-league test.

With the win, A.J. Ellender upgrades its record to 4-0 on the season. The Patriots travel to Westgate (New Iberia, LA) to battle the Tigers in a non-league test on Wednesday, March 2. The Tigers come into the test with a record of 0-3. Westgate lost 19-0 in their recent non-league test against Central Catholic (Morgan City, LA)

With the defeat, Haynes Academy falls to 0-1 on the season. The travel to Fisher (Lafitte, LA) to battle the Gators in a non-league test on Friday, March 4. The Gators come into the test with a record of 3-1.