In Thursday's non-league challenge, the Arnold Marlins (Panama City Beach, FL) baseball squad edged the host Cottondale Hornets (Cottondale, FL), by a final score of 2-1.

With the win, Arnold upgrades its record to 18-2 on the season. The Marlins host South Walton (Santa Rosa Beach, FL) to battle the Seahawks in a 4A District 1 challenge on Friday, April 19. The Seahawks come into the challenge with a record of 12-10. South Walton won 2-0 in their recent non-league challenge against Niceville (Niceville, FL)

With the defeat, Cottondale falls to 15-6 on the season. The Hornets host Paxton (Paxton, FL) to battle the Bobcats in a non-league challenge on Monday, April 22. The Bobcats come into the challenge with a record of 10-7. Paxton won 16-0 in their recent non-league challenge against West Florida Baptist Academy (Milton, FL)