Willcox Cowboys (Willcox, AZ) fans exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the host Thatcher Eagles (Thatcher, AZ), 7-6 in a league test.

With the win, Willcox upgrades its record to 6-1 on the season. The Cowboys travel to Tanque Verde (Tucson, AZ) to battle the Hawks in a III Section 3 test on Thursday, March 26. The Hawks come into the test with a record of 5-8. Tanque Verde lost 13-0 in their recent league test against Thatcher (Thatcher, AZ)

The Eagles now sport a 10-3 record. They take the field next when they host Safford for a III Section 3 battle on Thursday, March 26. Thatcher will play a Bulldogs squad coming off a 14-3 non-league win over Alchesay (Whiteriver, AZ). The Bulldogs record now stands at 8-4.