In Monday's non-league game, the host Fordyce Redbugs baseball team scored a close 7-6 win over the Drew Central Pirates.

The Redbugs (8-4) will now prepare for their game against Magnet Cove (Malvern, AR). The Panthers go into the 2A Region 8 game with a 3-8 record. In their last game, Magnet Cove was tipped by Rison (Rison, AR), 13-2, in a non-league game.

Next, the Pirates play the McGehee Owls (McGehee, AR) in a 3A Region 8 game, on Tuesday, April 1. Drew Central will attempt to improve on its 4-6 season record. The Owls go into the game with a 3-4 record after their 18-1 league win over Central (West Helena, AR).