Piute Thunderbirds (Junction, UT) fans exited the stadium thrilled Wednesday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the visiting Bryce Valley Mustangs (Tropic, UT), 9-5 in a league test.

With the win, Piute upgrades its record to 7-1 on the season. The Thunderbirds host Wayne (Bicknell, UT) to battle the Badgers in a 1A - South test on Friday, August 18. The Badgers come into the test with a record of 4-6. Wayne won 12-0 in their recent league test against Green River (Green River, UT)

With the defeat, Bryce Valley falls to 5-4 on the season. The Mustangs host Panguitch (Panguitch, UT) to battle the Bobcats in a 1A - South test on Wednesday, August 23. The Bobcats come into the test with a record of 9-1. Panguitch won 19-3 in their recent league test against Pinnacle (Price, UT)