Carthage, TX- The Panola Ponies win game one over the Norsemen in a battle to start the season(7-11). The Norsemen jumped out on top with one run in the first. The Ponies matched the effort in the bottom of the inning. The Ponies extended their lead in the third inning extending the score to 1-5. The Norsemen battled back throughout the game and reduced the deficit to one run in the seventh inning powered by a few successful at-bats from the Norsemen lineup. Loic Guillemette got the rally going in the fifth inning with a solo home-run to left field that provided a boost the Norsemen needed. The Ponies relied heavily on their defense to make plays as the Norsemen tallied up 13 hits through the game, while the Ponies had 10 hits. Kaleb Anderson had a solid day at the plate with 3 hits in 5 plate appearances leading the day with 3 RBI's. Raine Kreklewetz went 3 for 5, and Guillemette also went 3 for 5 for the day. The Norsemen struggled on the mound today allowing 11 walks and giving up 10 hits. Coach Ward stated that it was a "very positive day played against a really good team that was well prepared." The Norsemen will be looking to bounce back tomorrow at 1:00 pm as they move into day two with a doubleheader here in Carthage, Texas.