The Aurora Houn' Dawgs relied strongly on the arm and bat of senior Dallas Peterson Saturday to help them earn their first conference win of the season over East Newton, 3-1.

Peterson pitched the complete-game win, striking out 11 Patriots. He was also the offensive star, tripling in the game-winner in the bottom of the fourth inning.

Aurora improved to 2-8 on the season and 1-2 in the Big 8 Conference.

The Houn's have a busy week ahead, with four games on the schedule, Tuesday vs. Monett, Thursday at Lamar, Friday vs. Bolivar and Saturday at Mount Vernon.