Pikeville Panthers (Pikeville, KY) fans exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the visiting Johnson Central Golden Eagles (Paintsville, KY), 2-1 in a non-league test.

With the win, Pikeville upgrades its record to 12-4 on the season. The Panthers travel to Paul Laurence Dunbar (Lexington, KY) to battle the Bulldogs in a non-league test on Friday, April 15. The Bulldogs come into the test with a record of 10-3. Paul Laurence Dunbar won 9-5 in their recent league test against Lexington Christian (Lexington, KY)

With the defeat, Johnson Central falls to 2-6 on the season. The Golden eagles host Magoffin County (Salyersville, KY) to battle the Hornets in a District 57 test on Wednesday, April 13. The Hornets come into the test with a record of 0-5. Magoffin County lost 15-0 in their recent non-league test against Rowan County (Morehead, KY)