Mt. Carmel Golden Aces (Mt. Carmel, IL) fans exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the visiting Mt. Vernon Wildcats (Mt. Vernon, IN), 6-5 in a non-league test.

With the win, Mt. Carmel upgrades its record to 13-7 on the season. The Golden Aces host Richland County (Olney, IL) to battle the Tigers in a Little Illini test on Monday, May 1. The Tigers come into the test with a record of 3-15. Richland County lost 6-2 in their recent league test against Lawrenceville (Lawrenceville, IL)

With the defeat, Mt. Vernon falls to 3-11 on the season. The Wildcats host North Posey (Poseyville, IN) to battle the Vikings in a Pocket test on Tuesday, May 2. The Vikings come into the test with a record of 11-6. North Posey won 6-4 in their recent league test against South Spencer (Rockport, IN)