In Monday's non-league challenge, the Hicks Pirates (Leesville, LA) baseball squad triumphed over the visiting Jena Giants (Jena, LA), by a final score of 8-1.

With the win, Hicks upgrades its record to 3-1 on the season. The Pirates host Pleasant Hill (Pleasant Hill, LA) to battle the Eagles in a C District 3 challenge on Tuesday, March 29. The Eagles come into the challenge with a record of 2-1.

With the defeat, Jena falls to 8-6 on the season. The Giants travel to Grant (Dry Prong, LA) to battle the Cougars in a 3A District 3 challenge on Tuesday, March 29. The Cougars come into the challenge with a record of 1-3. Grant won 20-13 in their recent non-league challenge against Anacoco (Anacoco, LA)