Hopi Bruins (Keams Canyon, AZ) fans exited the stadium thrilled Monday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the visiting Valley Pirates (Sanders, AZ), 9-6 in a league test.

With the win, Hopi upgrades its record to 8-10 on the season. The Bruins travel to Greyhills Academy (Tuba City, AZ) to battle the Knights in a 2A North test on Friday, April 19. The Knights come into the test with a record of 4-11. Greyhills Academy won 19-6 in their recent non-league test against St. Michael (St. Michaels, AZ)

With the defeat, Valley falls to 7-8 on the season. The Pirates host Pinon (Pinon, AZ) to battle the Eagles in a 2A North test on Friday, April 19. The Eagles come into the test with a record of 6-6. Pinon won 12-5 in their recent league test against Many Farms (Many Farms, AZ)