Jackson Academy Raiders (Jackson, MS) fans exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the visiting Presbyterian Christian Bobcats (Hattiesburg, MS), 9-8 in a league test.

With the win, Jackson Academy upgrades its record to 11-8 on the season. The Raiders travel to Hartfield Academy (Flowood, MS) to battle the Hawks in a MAIS 6A District 1 test on Tuesday, April 2. The Hawks come into the test with a record of 19-3. Hartfield Academy won 6-2 in their recent league test against St. Joseph Catholic (Madison, MS)

With the defeat, Presbyterian Christian falls to 14-3 on the season. The Bobcats travel to Madison-Ridgeland Academy (Madison, MS) to battle the Patriots in a MAIS 6A District 1 test on Tuesday, April 2. The Patriots come into the test with a record of 13-8. Madison-Ridgeland Academy lost 12-6 in their recent league test against Jackson Prep (Jackson, MS)