A.J. Ellender Patriots (Houma, LA) fans exited the stadium thrilled Wednesday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the host Westgate Tigers (New Iberia, LA), 23-9 in a non-league test.

With the win, A.J. Ellender upgrades its record to 5-0 on the season. The Patriots travel to Sumner (Kentwood, LA) to battle the Cowboys in a non-league test on Friday, March 4. The Cowboys come into the test with a record of 4-1. Sumner lost 11-1 in their recent non-league test against Franklinton (Franklinton, LA)

With the defeat, Westgate falls to 0-4 on the season. The Tigers travel to Franklin (Franklin, LA) to battle the Hornets in a non-league test on Saturday, March 5. The Hornets come into the test with a record of 0-2. Franklin lost 27-1 in their recent non-league test against Central Catholic (Morgan City, LA)