East Hardy Cougars (Baker, WV) fans exited the stadium thrilled Monday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the visiting Musselman Applemen (Inwood, WV), 5-4 in a non-league test.

With the win, East Hardy upgrades its record to 12-9 on the season. The Cougars host Hedgesville (Hedgesville, WV) to battle the Eagles in a non-league test on Tuesday, April 25. The Eagles come into the test with a record of 16-5. Hedgesville won 8-7 in their recent non-league test against Allegany (Cumberland, MD)

With the defeat, Musselman falls to 18-7 on the season. The Applemen host Jefferson (Shenandoah Junction, WV) to battle the Cougars in a Eastern Panhandle test on Tuesday, April 25. The Cougars come into the test with a record of 16-4. Jefferson won 15-2 in their recent non-league test against Frankfort (Ridgeley, WV)