Piute Thunderbirds (Junction, UT) fans exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the host Valley Buffalos (Orderville, UT), 7-3 in a league test.

With the win, Piute upgrades its record to 13-3 on the season. The Thunderbirds host Panguitch (Panguitch, UT) to battle the Bobcats in a 1A - South test on Wednesday, September 20. The Bobcats enter the battle with a record of 17-3. Panguitch lost 5-3 in their recent league battle against Bryce Valley (Tropic, UT)

The Buffalos now sport a 6-9 record. They take the field next when they host Bryce Valley for a 1A - South battle on Monday, September 18. Valley will play a Mustangs squad coming off a 5-3 league win over Panguitch (Panguitch, UT). The Mustangs record now stands at 11-8.