In Friday's non-league challenge, the Hughes Springs Mustangs (Hughes Springs, TX) baseball squad edged the visiting Jefferson Bulldogs (Jefferson, TX), by a final score of 6-5.

With the win, Hughes Springs upgrades its record to 4-1 on the season. The Mustangs travel to Hooks (Hooks, TX) to battle the Hornets in a non-league challenge on Saturday, March 12. The Hornets come into the challenge with a record of 9-3. Hooks won 7-5 in their recent non-league challenge against Harmony (Big Sandy, TX)

With the defeat, Jefferson falls to 3-6 on the season. The Bulldogs travel to Troup (Troup, TX) to battle the Tigers in a 3A Region II District 16 challenge on Tuesday, March 15. The Tigers come into the challenge with a record of 4-4. Troup won 10-0 in their recent non-league challenge against North Zulch (North Zulch, TX)