The Columbia Christian Crusaders baseball squad (Magnolia, AR), was edged 8-7 in Thursday's non-league contest with the visiting Norfork Panthers (Norfork, AR)

With the triumph, Norfork moves its record to 20-5 on the season. The Panthers travel to West Side (Greers Ferry, AR) to confront the Eagles in a non-league contest on Friday, May 16. The Eagles come into the contest with a record of 23-6. West Side won 20-3 in their recent non-league contest against Concord (Concord, AR)

The Crusaders now possess a 9-8 record.