Gatesville Hornets (Gatesville, TX) fans exited the stadium thrilled Saturday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the host Lorena Leopards (Lorena, TX), 8-3 in a non-league test.

With the win, Gatesville upgrades its record to 9-5 on the season. The Hornets host Palestine (Palestine, TX) to battle the Wildcats in a non-league test on Tuesday, March 12. The Wildcats come into the test with a record of 3-3. Palestine won 3-2 in their recent non-league test against Antonian Prep (San Antonio, TX)

With the defeat, Lorena falls to 5-7 on the season. The Leopards host Rogers (Rogers, TX) to battle the Eagles in a 3A Region III District 19 test on Tuesday, March 12. The Eagles come into the test with a record of 2-0. Rogers 5-5 in their recent non-league test against Manor New Tech (Manor, TX)