Ruston Bearcats (Ruston, LA) fans exited the stadium thrilled Saturday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the visiting Central Wildcats (Baton Rouge, LA), 7-6 in a non-league test.

With the win, Ruston upgrades its record to 4-5 on the season. The Bearcats travel to Airline (Bossier City, LA) to battle the Vikings in a non-league test on Thursday, March 12. The Vikings come into the test with a record of 6-4.

With the defeat, Central falls to 5-4 on the season. The Wildcats travel to Live Oak (Watson, LA) to battle the Eagles in a non-league test on Tuesday, March 10. The Eagles come into the test with a record of 7-4. Live Oak won 6-2 in their recent non-league test against Covington (Covington, LA)