John Paul II Cardinals (Plano, TX) fans exited the stadium thrilled Monday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the visiting Crandall Pirates (Crandall, TX), 4-3 in a non-league test.

With the win, John Paul II upgrades its record to 3-0 on the season. The Cardinals host Coram Deo Academy (Flower Mound, TX) to battle the Lions in a non-league test on Wednesday, March 2. The Lions come into the test with a record of 2-3. Coram Deo Academy won 18-8 in their recent non-league test against Covenant (Dallas, TX)

With the defeat, Crandall falls to 1-2 on the season. The Pirates travel to Saginaw (Saginaw, TX) to battle the Rough Riders in a non-league test on Thursday, March 3. The Rough Riders come into the test with a record of 0-1. Saginaw lost 9-2 in their recent non-league test against Richland (North Richland Hills, TX)