Fitzgerald Purple Hurricane (Fitzgerald, GA) fans exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the visiting Berrien Rebels (Nashville, GA), 8-7 in a league test.

With the win, Fitzgerald upgrades its record to 12-8 on the season. The Purple Hurricane host Berrien (Nashville, GA) to battle the Rebels in a 2A Area 1 test on Friday, March 31. The Rebels come into the test with a record of 8-11. Berrien won 2-1 in their recent league game against Fitzgerald (Fitzgerald, GA)

The Rebels (8-13) will now prepare for their game against Fitzgerald (Fitzgerald, GA). The Purple Hurricane go into the 2A Area 1 game with a 10-8 record. In their last game, Fitzgerald was edged by Berrien (Nashville, GA), 2-1, in a league game.