Mount Ida Lions (Mount Ida, AR) fans exited the stadium thrilled Monday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the host Perryville Mustangs (Perryville, AR), 9-8 in a non-league test.

With the win, Mount Ida upgrades its record to 1-0 on the season. The Lions travel to Dierks (Dierks, AR) to battle the Outlaws in a non-league test on Tuesday, March 15. The Outlaws come into the test with a record of 0-0.

With the defeat, Perryville falls to 1-3 on the season. The Mustangs host Atkins (Atkins, AR) to battle the Red Devils in a 3A Region 5 test on Tuesday, March 15. The Red Devils come into the test with a record of 1-3. Atkins won 11-5 in their recent non-league test against Maumelle Charter (Maumelle, AR)