Benson Bobcats (Benson, AZ) fans exited the stadium thrilled Monday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the visiting Thatcher Eagles (Thatcher, AZ), 5-4 in a league test.

With the win, Benson upgrades its record to 11-12 on the season. The Bobcats travel to Douglas (Douglas, AZ) to battle the Bulldogs in a non-league test on Tuesday, April 23. The Bulldogs come into the test with a record of 17-8. Douglas won 16-6 in their recent non-league test against Willcox (Willcox, AZ)

With the defeat, Thatcher falls to 12-7 on the season. The Eagles host San Carlos (San Carlos, AZ) to battle the Braves in a III Section II test on Tuesday, April 23. The Braves come into the test with a record of 4-12. San Carlos lost 12-2 in their recent non-league test against Pima (Pima, AZ)