Salesian College Preparatory Pride (Richmond, CA) fans exited the stadium thrilled Saturday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the visiting McKinleyville Panthers (McKinleyville, CA), 9-8 in a non-league test.

With the win, Salesian College Preparatory upgrades its record to 10-3 on the season. The Pride host Saint Mary's (Albany, CA) to battle the Panthers in a non-league test on Saturday, March 26. The Panthers come into the test with a record of 5-2. Saint Mary's lost 2-1 in their recent league test against Albany (Albany, CA)

With the defeat, McKinleyville falls to 6-3 on the season. The Panthers travel to Eureka (Eureka, CA) to battle the Loggers in a Big 5 test on Wednesday, March 30. The Loggers come into the test with a record of 4-6. Eureka won 11-8 in their recent non-league test against Santa Rosa (Santa Rosa, CA)