Independence Tigers (Independence, LA) fans exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the host Family Christian Flames (Baton Rouge, LA), 5-4 in a non-league test.

With the victory, Independence improves its record to 6-0 on the year. The Tigers host Varnado (Angie, LA) to clash with the Wildcats in a 2A District 9 game on Monday, March 14. The Wildcats go into the game with a record of 2-4. Varnado won 20-8 in their recent non-league game against Mt. Hermon (Mt. Hermon, LA)

The Flames (0-5) will now prepare for their game against Tara (Baton Rouge, LA). The Trojans go into the non-league game with a 0-3 record. In their last game, Tara was edged by East Iberville (St. Gabriel, LA), 13-0, in a non-league game.