Mathis Pirates (Mathis, TX) fans exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the visiting Odem Owls (Odem, TX), 3-1 in a league test.

With the win, Mathis upgrades its record to 9-5 on the season. The Pirates host Aransas Pass (Aransas Pass, TX) to clash with the Panthers in a 3A Region IV District 29 match on Monday, March 25. The Panthers go into the match with a record of 1-13. Aransas Pass lost 15-0 in their recent league match against George West (George West, TX)

The Owls (8-10) will now prepare for their match against Taft (Taft, TX). The Greyhounds go into the 3A Region IV District 29 match with a 8-9 record. In their last match, Taft by Sinton (Sinton, TX), 6-0, in a non-league match.