Laurel Golden Tornadoes (Laurel, MS) fans exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the host Quitman Panthers (Quitman, MS), 9-8 in a league test.

With the win, Laurel upgrades its record to 4-2 on the season. The Golden Tornadoes travel to Perry Central (New Augusta, MS) to battle the Bulldogs in a non-league test on Saturday, March 12. The Bulldogs come into the test with a record of 6-1. Perry Central won 22-4 in their recent league test against Collins (Collins, MS)

With the defeat, Quitman falls to 3-2 on the season. The Panthers host Pearl (Pearl, MS) to battle the Pirates in a non-league test on Saturday, March 12. The Pirates come into the test with a record of 2-4. Pearl won 7-2 in their recent league test against Provine (Jackson, MS)