Hatch Valley Bears (Hatch, NM) fans left the game pleased Saturday as they observed their baseball squad achieve victory over the host Penasco Panthers (Penasco, NM), 15-1 in a non-league match.

With the triumph, Hatch Valley advances its record to 3-9 on the season. The Bears travel to Tularosa (Tularosa, NM) to play the Wildcats in a 3A District 3 test on Tuesday, March 31. The Wildcats go into the test with a record of 4-4. Tularosa won 12-2 in their recent non-league test against Gateway Christian (Roswell, NM)

With the defeat, Penasco drops to 2-6 on the year. The Panthers host Mesa Vista (Ojo Caliente, NM) to battle the Trojans in a 2A District 5 outing on Tuesday, March 31. The Trojans come into the outing with a record of 1-1. Mesa Vista won 13-5 in their recent league outing against Mora (Mora, NM)