Placer Hillmen (Auburn, CA) fans exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the visiting West Park Panthers (Roseville, CA), 3-2 in a league test.

With the win, Placer upgrades its record to 8-4 on the season. The Hillmen host Davis (Davis, CA) to battle the Blue Devils in a non-league test on Saturday, April 2. The Blue Devils come into the test with a record of 9-5. Davis won 4-0 in their recent non-league test against Pleasant Valley (Chico, CA)

With the loss, West Park moves to 0-14 on the year. The Panthers host Ponderosa (Shingle Springs, CA) to clash with the Bruins in a game on Monday, April 4. The Bruins go into the game with a record of 1-6. Ponderosa lost 10-6 in their recent non-league game against Whitney (Rocklin, CA)