Columbia Academy Cougars (Columbia, MS) fans exited the stadium thrilled Monday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the visiting Purvis Tornadoes (Purvis, MS), 10-9 in a non-league test.

With the win, Columbia Academy upgrades its record to 15-7 on the season. The Cougars host Simpson Academy (Mendenhall, MS) to battle the Cougars in a MAIS AA District 4 test on Tuesday, April 19. The Cougars come into the test with a record of 14-9. Simpson Academy won 11-0 in their recent league test against Adams County Christian (Natchez, MS)

With the defeat, Purvis falls to 11-9 on the season. The Tornadoes travel to East Central (Moss Point, MS) to battle the Hornets in a non-league test on Friday, April 22. The Hornets come into the test with a record of 10-9. East Central lost 6-3 in their recent non-league test against Pascagoula (Pascagoula, MS)