Cocke County Fighting Cocks (Newport, TN) fans exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the visiting South Greene Rebels (Greeneville, TN), 10-9 in a non-league test.

With the win, Cocke County upgrades its record to 3-0 on the season. The Fighting Cocks host Cherokee (Rogersville, TN) to battle the Chiefs in a non-league test on Friday, March 19. The Chiefs come into the test with a record of 0-3. Cherokee lost 12-1 in their recent league test against Science Hill (Johnson City, TN)

With the defeat, South Greene falls to 0-3 on the season. The Rebels host Unaka (Elizabethton, TN) to battle the Rangers in a non-league test on Friday, March 19. The Rangers come into the test with a record of 0-0.