Hixson Wildcats (Hixson, TN) fans exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the visiting South Pittsburg Pirates (South Pittsburg, TN), 2-1 in a non-league test.

With the win, Hixson upgrades its record to 10-9 on the season. The Wildcats host Chattanooga Central (Harrison, TN) to battle the Pounders in a 3A District 6 test on Tuesday, April 23. The Pounders come into the test with a record of 3-12. Chattanooga Central lost 2-0 in their recent non-league test against Chattanooga School for the Arts & Sciences (Chattanooga, TN)

With the defeat, South Pittsburg falls to 7-10 on the season. The Pirates host Lookout Valley (Chattanooga, TN) to battle the Yellowjackets in a non-league test on Monday, April 22. The Yellowjackets come into the test with a record of 12-10. Lookout Valley won 12-2 in their recent non-league test against Van Buren County (Spencer, TN)