Pine Tree Pirates (Longview, TX) followers left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their baseball team beat the visiting Gilmer Buckeyes (Gilmer, TX), 8-6 in a league game.

The Pirates (3-7) will now prepare for their game against Spring Hill (Longview, TX). The Panthers go into the 4A Region II District 16 game with a 7-4 record. In their last game, Spring Hill nudged Bullard (Bullard, TX), 5-4, in a non-league game.

Next, the Buckeyes play the Carthage Bulldogs (Carthage, TX) in a 4A Region II District 16 match, on Tuesday, March 24. Gilmer will attempt to move on its 8-3 season record. The Bulldogs come into the match with a 8-9 record after their 10-0 league win over Chapel Hill (Tyler, TX).