Leesville Wampus Cats (Leesville, LA) fans exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the visiting Merryville Panthers (Merryville, LA), 3-2 in a non-league test.

With the win, Leesville upgrades its record to 5-7 on the season. The Wampus Cats travel to Many (Many, LA) to battle the Tigers in a non-league test on Monday, March 18. The Tigers come into the test with a record of 10-5. Many won 11-0 in their recent non-league test against Florien (Florien, LA)

With the defeat, Merryville falls to 4-5 on the season. The Panthers travel to Hamilton Christian (Lake Charles, LA) to battle the Warriors in a 1A District 5 test on Tuesday, March 19. The Warriors come into the test with a record of 9-3. Hamilton Christian lost 6-1 in their recent non-league test against Highland Baptist Christian (New Iberia, LA)