Covington Lions (Covington, LA) followers left the game satisfied Monday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the visiting St. Augustine Purple Knights (New Orleans, LA), 8-6 in a non-league match.

With the triumph, Covington moves its record to 1-0 on the year. The Lions travel to St. Augustine (New Orleans, LA) to play the Purple Knights in a non-league game on Thursday, February 12. The Purple Knights go into the game with a record of 2-1. St. Augustine won 14-1 in their recent non-league game against Port Allen (Port Allen, LA)

Next, the Purple Knights play the Port Allen Pelicans (Port Allen, LA) in a non-league game, on Wednesday, February 11. St. Augustine will attempt to improve on its 1-1 season record. The Pelicans go into the game with a 1-0 record after their 24-1 non-league win over East Feliciana (Jackson, LA).