Hope Christian Academy Lions (Starke, FL) fans exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the visiting Old Plank Christian Academy Defenders (Jacksonville, FL), 8-7 in a league test.

With the win, Hope Christian Academy upgrades its record to 6-3 on the season. The Lions travel to Gainesville Christian Community (Gainesville, FL) to battle the Warriors in a Southeastern Christian test on Tuesday, May 3. The Warriors come into the test with a record of 1-6.

With the defeat, Old Plank Christian Academy falls to 10-5 on the season. The Defenders travel to Conrad Academy (Orlando, FL) to battle the Eagles in a non-league test on Friday, May 6. The Eagles come into the test with a record of 2-7. Conrad Academy lost 11-1 in their recent non-league test against The First Academy (Orlando, FL)