Hermantown Hawks (Hermantown, MN) fans exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the host North Branch Vikings (North Branch, MN), 10-6 in a non-league test.

With the win, Hermantown upgrades its record to 1-0 on the season. The Hawks host Hibbing (Hibbing, MN) to battle the Bluejackets in a non-league test on Tuesday, April 18. The Bluejackets come into the test with a record of 0-0.

With the defeat, North Branch falls to 0-1 on the season. The Vikings travel to Chisago Lakes Area (Lindstrom, MN) to battle the Wildcats in a Mississippi 8 test on Tuesday, April 18. The Wildcats come into the test with a record of 0-0.