Montezuma-Cortez Panthers (Cortez, CO) fans exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the visiting Chinle Wildcats (Chinle, AZ), 6-5 in a non-league test.

With the win, Montezuma-Cortez upgrades its record to 2-3 on the season. The Panthers travel to Eaton (Eaton, CO) to battle the Reds in a non-league test on Saturday, March 23. The Reds come into the test with a record of 2-0. Eaton won 14-0 in their recent league test against Weld Central (Keenesburg, CO)

With the defeat, Chinle falls to 5-5 on the season. The Wildcats travel to Farmington (Farmington, NM) to battle the Scorpions in a non-league test on Thursday, March 21. The Scorpions come into the test with a record of 2-6. Farmington lost 6-3 in their recent non-league test against Mayfield (Las Cruces, NM)