Northeast Jones Tigers (Laurel, MS) fans exited the stadium thrilled Monday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the host Stringer Red Devils (Stringer, MS), 11-10 in a non-league test.

With the win, Northeast Jones upgrades its record to 16-2 on the season. The Tigers travel to Richland (Richland, MS) to battle the Rangers in a 4A Region 5 test on Tuesday, April 6. The Rangers come into the test with a record of 7-8. Richland won 11-10 in their recent non-league test against Morton (Morton, MS)

With the defeat, Stringer falls to 12-7 on the season. The Red devils host Sylva Bay Academy (Bay Springs, MS) to battle the Saints in a non-league test on Tuesday, April 6. The Saints come into the test with a record of 2-2. Sylva Bay Academy won 11-1 in their recent non-league test against Newton County Academy (Decatur, MS)