Hondo Owls (Hondo, TX) fans exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the visiting Pearsall Mavericks (Pearsall, TX), 13-12 in a league test.

With the win, Hondo upgrades its record to 11-11 on the season. The Owls travel to Lytle (Lytle, TX) to battle the Pirates in a 3A Region IV District 29 test on Tuesday, April 15. The Pirates come into the test with a record of 5-11. Lytle lost 9-3 in their recent league test against Devine (Devine, TX)

With the defeat, Pearsall falls to 9-9 on the season. The Mavericks host Crystal City (Crystal City, TX) to battle the Javelinas in a 3A Region IV District 29 test on Tuesday, April 15. The Javelinas come into the test with a record of 10-8. Crystal City lost 6-1 in their recent league test against Carrizo Springs (Carrizo Springs, TX)