Gautier Gators (Gautier, MS) fans exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the visiting Mize Bulldogs (Mize, MS), 6-5 in a non-league test.

With the win, Gautier upgrades its record to 5-4 on the season. The Gators travel to Laurel (Laurel, MS) to battle the Golden Tornadoes in a 5A Region 4 test on Tuesday, March 19. The Golden Tornadoes come into the test with a record of 1-1. Laurel lost 7-0 in their recent non-league test against Sacred Heart (Hattiesburg, MS)

With the defeat, Mize falls to 9-3 on the season. The Bulldogs travel to Hancock (Kiln, MS) to battle the Hawks in a non-league test on Friday, March 15. The Hawks come into the test with a record of 5-5. Hancock lost 10-6 in their recent non-league test against St. Joseph Catholic (Madison, MS)