IMG Academy Blue Ascenders (Bradenton, FL) fans exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the host Lemon Bay Manta Rays (Englewood, FL), 2-1 in a non-league test.

With the win, IMG Academy Blue upgrades its record to 7-7 on the season. The Ascenders host Kathleen (Lakeland, FL) to battle the Red Devils in a non-league test on Friday, April 5. The Red Devils come into the test with a record of 3-11.

With the defeat, Lemon Bay falls to 5-8 on the season. The Manta rays travel to Estero (Estero, FL) to battle the Wildcats in a non-league test on Thursday, April 4. The Wildcats come into the test with a record of 11-3. Estero won 4-1 in their recent non-league test against Gateway Charter (Fort Myers, FL)