Independence Patriots (Glendale, AZ) fans exited the stadium thrilled Saturday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the host Carl Hayden Community Falcons (Phoenix, AZ), 1-0 in a non-league test.

With the win, Independence upgrades its record to 9-8 on the season. The Patriots host Glendale (Glendale, AZ) to battle the Cardinals in a 5A Central test on Monday, April 25. The Cardinals come into the test with a record of 4-12. Glendale lost 18-2 in their recent league test against Independence (Glendale, AZ)

With the defeat, Carl Hayden Community falls to 6-13 on the season. The Falcons host Central (Phoenix, AZ) to battle the Bobcats in a 5A Metro test on Monday, April 25. The Bobcats come into the test with a record of 9-11. Central won 18-8 in their recent league test against Carl Hayden Community (Phoenix, AZ)