Columbia Eagles (Columbia, IL) fans exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the visiting Breese Central Cougars (Breese, IL), 5-4 in a league test.

With the win, Columbia upgrades its record to 14-5 on the season. The Eagles host Roxana (Roxana, IL) to battle the Shells in a Cahokia - Other test on Tuesday, May 3. The Shells come into the test with a record of 8-16. Roxana won 7-3 in their recent league test against East Alton-Wood River (Wood River, IL)

With the defeat, Breese Central falls to 22-3 on the season. The Cougars travel to Metro-East Lutheran (Edwardsville, IL) to battle the Knights in a non-league test on Monday, May 2. The Knights come into the test with a record of 1-14.