In Thursday's non-league game, the host Fordyce Redbugs baseball team scored a close 15-11 win over the Drew Central Pirates.

The Redbugs (5-2) will now prepare for their game against Parkers Chapel (El Dorado, AR). The Trojans go into the 2A Region 8 game with a 8-1 record. In their last game, Parkers Chapel nudged Prescott (Prescott, AR), 12-4, in a non-league game.

Next, the Pirates play the Dumas Bobcats (Dumas, AR) in a 3A Region 8 game, on Friday, March 21. Drew Central will attempt to improve on its 3-5 season record. The Bobcats go into the game with a 1-4 record after their 18-2 league win over Central (West Helena, AR).