Sandia Matadors (Albuquerque, NM) fans exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the visiting Rio Rancho Rams (Rio Rancho, NM), 9-8 in a non-league test.

With the win, Sandia upgrades its record to 2-0 on the season. The Matadors host Valley (Albuquerque, NM) to battle the Vikings in a non-league test on Thursday, March 10. The Vikings come into the test with a record of 0-3. Valley lost 14-4 in their recent non-league test against Eldorado (Albuquerque, NM)

With the defeat, Rio Rancho falls to 3-1 on the season. The Rams travel to Los Alamos (Los Alamos, NM) to battle the Hilltoppers in a non-league test on Thursday, March 10. The Hilltoppers come into the test with a record of 1-0. Los Alamos won 13-7 in their recent non-league test against Sandia Prep (Albuquerque, NM)