Newton County Cougars (Decatur, MS) fans left the game pleased Friday as they observed their baseball squad achieve victory over the visiting Stringer Red Devils (Stringer, MS), 12-4 in a non-league match.

With the triumph, Newton County advances its record to 8-9 on the season. The Cougars travel to Neshoba Central (Philadelphia, MS) to battle the Rockets in a non-league match on Saturday, March 22. The Rockets come into the match with a record of 9-5. Neshoba Central lost 3-0 in their recent non-league match against Clarkdale (Meridian, MS)

The Red Devils now have a 4-13 record. They put it on the line next when they host Puckett for a non-league match on Saturday, March 22. Stringer will battle a Wolves squad coming off a 4-2 league win over Pisgah (Sandhill, MS). The Wolves record now stands at 12-1.