Benjamin Russell Wildcats (Alexander City, AL) fans exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the host Beauregard Hornets (Opelika, AL), 4-3 in a non-league test.

With the win, Benjamin Russell upgrades its record to 1-0 on the season. The Wildcats host Opelika (Opelika, AL) to battle the Bulldogs in a non-league test on Saturday, February 26. The Bulldogs come into the test with a record of 4-1. Opelika won 15-5 in their recent non-league test against Smiths Station (Smiths, AL)

With the defeat, Beauregard falls to 0-3 on the season. The Hornets host Valley (Valley, AL) to battle the Rams in a non-league test on Friday, February 25. The Rams come into the test with a record of 1-0.