In Thursday's non-league challenge, the Hillsboro Eagles (Hillsboro, TX) baseball squad edged the host Italy Gladiators (Italy, TX), by a final score of 5-4.

With the win, Hillsboro upgrades its record to 3-2 on the season. The Eagles travel to Rio Vista (Rio Vista, TX) to battle the Eagles in a non-league bout on Friday, March 1. The Eagles enter the bout with a record of 1-1. Rio Vista lost 12-2 in their recent non-league bout against Clifton (Clifton, TX)

Next, the Gladiators face the Chilton Pirates (Chilton, TX) in a non-league bout, on Friday, March 1. Italy will attempt to move on its 0-3 season record. The Pirates enter the bout with a 0-1 record after their 5-4 non-league loss to Hubbard (Hubbard, TX).