SEMINOLE — Nothing was decided after two games in the Region I-2A championship series between Anson and New Deal as the Tigers and Lions battled to a 1-1 split Thursday at Robert Ryan Baseball Field.

After New Deal outlasted Anson for a 5-3 win in eight innings in Game 1, the Tigers responded with a 5-2 victory in Game 2, forcing a deciding third game at noon Friday back in Seminole.

With its back against the wall after dropping the opener, AHS (25-7) took advantage of some timely hitting, some shaky New Deal defense and an outstanding relief effort by Dylyn Pyle to extend its season for at least one more day.