Byron Tigers (Byron, IL) fans exited the stadium thrilled Wednesday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the visiting Eastland Cougars (Lanark, IL), 9-8 in a non-league test.

With the win, Byron upgrades its record to 17-7 on the season. The Tigers host Winnebago (Winnebago, IL) to battle the Indians in a Big Northern test on Friday, May 13. The Indians come into the test with a record of 15-9. Winnebago won 12-1 in their recent non-league test against Harvest Christian Academy (Elgin, IL)

With the defeat, Eastland falls to 12-7 on the season. The Cougars travel to East Dubuque (East Dubuque, IL) to battle the Warriors in a non-league test on Thursday, May 12. The Warriors come into the test with a record of 14-10. East Dubuque won 3-2 in their recent non-league test against Newman Central Catholic (Sterling, IL)