Abbott Panthers (Abbott, TX) followers left the game pleased Saturday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the visiting Blum Bobcats (Blum, TX), 19-5 in a non-league game.

The Panthers (3-1) will now prepare for their game against Italy (Italy, TX). The Gladiators go into the non-league game with a 2-6 record. In their last game, Italy was overwhelmed by Venus (Venus, TX), 14-12, in a non-league game.

Next, the Bobcats play the Bluff Dale Bobcats (Bluff Dale, TX) in a non-league game, on Tuesday, March 17. Blum will attempt to improve on its 0-4 season record. The Bobcats go into the game with a 0-10 record after their 5-4 non-league loss to Jonesboro (Jonesboro, TX).