Hickory Flat Rebels (Hickory Flat, MS) fans exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the host New Site Royals (Booneville, MS), 5-4 in a league test.

With the win, Hickory Flat moves its record to 4-10 on the campaign. The Rebels travel to Potts Camp (Potts Camp, MS) to play the Cardinals in a non-league battle on Saturday, April 9. The Cardinals enter the battle with a record of 5-4. Potts Camp lost 14-5 in their recent league battle against West Union (Myrtle, MS)

The Royals now possess a 0-16 record. They take the field next when they host Pine Grove for a non-league battle on Saturday, April 9. New Site will play a Panthers squad coming off a 16-1 league win over Jumpertown (Booneville, MS). The Panthers record now stands at 7-7.