In Friday's non-league game, the host Marion Patriots baseball team scored a nice 24-0 victory over the Kirby Cougars.

The Patriots (18-6) will now prepare for their game against Batesville (Batesville, AR). The Pioneers go into the 5A East game with a 15-9 record. In their last game, Batesville was overwhelmed by Sylvan Hills (Sherwood, AR), 12-2, in a non-league game.

The Cougars (6-7) will now prepare for their game against Memphis Central (Memphis, TN). The Warriors go into the non-league game with a 7-9 record. In their last game, Memphis Central was overwhelmed by Southwind (Memphis, TN), 8-7, in a non-league game.