Hope Bobcats (Hope, AR) fans exited the stadium thrilled Monday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the visiting Spring Hill Bears (Hope, AR), 4-3 in a non-league test.

With the win, Hope upgrades its record to 1-0 on the season. The Bobcats travel to Prescott (Prescott, AR) to battle the Curley Wolves in a non-league test on Tuesday, February 27. The Curley Wolves come into the test with a record of 1-0.

With the defeat, Spring Hill falls to 0-1 on the season. The Bears host McGehee (McGehee, AR) to battle the Owls in a non-league test on Monday, March 4. The Owls come into the test with a record of 0-2.