Hammond Tornadoes (Hammond, LA) fans exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the visiting Riverside Academy Rebels (Reserve, LA), 10-6 in a non-league test.

With the win, Hammond upgrades its record to 8-2 on the season. The Tornadoes host Albany (Albany, LA) to battle the Hornets in a non-league test on Saturday, March 11. The Hornets come into the test with a record of 1-0. Albany won 20-3 in their recent non-league test against Woodlawn-B.R. (Baton Rouge, LA)

With the defeat, Riverside Academy falls to 0-1 on the season. The Rebels travel to West St. John (Edgard, LA) to battle the Rams in a 1A District 9 test on Tuesday, March 21. The Rams come into the test with a record of 2-2.