Charleroi Cougars (Charleroi, PA) fans exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the visiting California Trojans (Coal Center, PA), 10-9 in a non-league test.

With the win, Charleroi upgrades its record to 1-0 on the season. The Cougars travel to Monessen (Monessen, PA) to battle the Greyhounds in a non-league test on Monday, March 18. The Greyhounds come into the test with a record of 0-0. Monessen 0-0 in their recent non-league test against Washington (Washington, PA)

With the defeat, California falls to 0-1 on the season. The Trojans travel to Serra Catholic (McKeesport, PA) to battle the Eagles in a non-league test on Tuesday, March 19. The Eagles come into the test with a record of 1-1. Serra Catholic lost 14-1 in their recent non-league test against Mercyhurst Prep (Erie, PA)