Mabank Panthers (Mabank, TX) fans exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the host Kaufman Lions (Kaufman, TX), 6-5 in a league test.

With the win, Mabank upgrades its record to 8-12 on the season. The Panthers host Ferris (Ferris, TX) to battle the Yellowjackets in a 3A Region II District 13 test on Friday, April 8. The Yellowjackets come into the test with a record of 9-9. Ferris won 12-7 in their recent league test against Kemp (Kemp, TX)

With the defeat, Kaufman falls to 7-9 on the season. The Lions travel to Kemp (Kemp, TX) to play the Yellowjackets in a 3A Region II District 13 contest on Friday, April 22. The Yellowjackets enter the contest with a record of 7-14.