In Thursday's non-league challenge, the Yuma Criminals (Yuma, AZ) baseball squad triumphed over the visiting Benson Bobcats (Benson, AZ), by a final score of 12-2.

With the win, Yuma upgrades its record to 5-6 on the season. The Criminals host Buckeye (Buckeye, AZ) to battle the Hawks in a non-league challenge on Friday, March 15. The Hawks come into the challenge with a record of 4-6. Buckeye won 5-4 in their recent non-league challenge against Pueblo (Tucson, AZ)

With the defeat, Benson falls to 4-7 on the season. The Bobcats travel to Walden Grove (Sahuarita, AZ) to battle the Red Wolves in a non-league challenge on Friday, March 15. The Red Wolves come into the challenge with a record of 8-4. Walden Grove won 7-1 in their recent non-league challenge against Bradshaw Mountain (Prescott Valley, AZ)