In Friday's non-league challenge, the Sallisaw Black Diamonds (Sallisaw, OK) baseball squad triumphed over the host Sperry Pirates (Sperry, OK), by a margin of 9-1.

With the win, Sallisaw betters its record to 6-3 on the season. The Black Diamonds travel to Fort Gibson (Fort Gibson, OK) to encounter the Tigers in a 4A District 8 challenge on Saturday, April 1. The Tigers enter the bout with a record of 10-2. Fort Gibson won 14-4 in their recent non-league bout against Skiatook (Skiatook, OK)

Next, the Pirates face the Verdigris Cardinals (Claremore, OK) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, April 1. Sperry will attempt to move on its 10-6 season record. The Cardinals enter the bout with a 10-5 record after their 17-16 non-league win over Hilldale (Muskogee, OK).