Central Panthers (Independence, OR) fans exited the stadium thrilled Monday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the host Taft Tigers (Lincoln City, OR), 3-2 in a league test.

With the win, Central upgrades its record to 9-10 on the season. The Panthers host Cascade (Turner, OR) to battle the Cougars in a 4A Oregon West test on Tuesday, May 13. The Cougars come into the test with a record of 12-6. Cascade won 4-1 in their recent league test against Stayton (Stayton, OR)

With the defeat, Taft falls to 9-11 on the season. The Tigers host Newport (Newport, OR) to battle the Cubs in a 4A Oregon West test on Wednesday, May 14. The Cubs come into the test with a record of 14-6. Newport lost 18-5 in their recent league test against Philomath (Philomath, OR)