Ashdown Panthers (Ashdown, AR) fans exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the visiting DeRidder Dragons (DeRidder, LA), 9-8 in a non-league test.

With the win, Ashdown upgrades its record to 2-0 on the season. The Panthers host Redwater (Redwater, TX) to battle the Dragons in a non-league test on Friday, March 11. The Dragons come into the test with a record of 5-3. Redwater won 19-4 in their recent league test against Pewitt (Omaha, TX)

With the defeat, DeRidder falls to 5-4 on the season. The Dragons host Mamou (Mamou, LA) to battle the Demons in a non-league test on Monday, March 14. The Demons come into the test with a record of 1-2.