Jefferson Area Falcons (Jefferson, OH) fans exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the visiting Harding Raiders (Warren, OH), 15-14 in a non-league test.

With the win, Jefferson Area upgrades its record to 3-14 on the season. The Falcons host Struthers (Struthers, OH) to battle the Wildcats in a Northeast Eight Athletic test on Friday, May 13. The Wildcats come into the test with a record of 7-14. Struthers won 10-0 in their recent non-league test against Lowellville (Lowellville, OH)

With the defeat, Harding falls to 3-16 on the season. The Raiders host Newton Falls (Newton Falls, OH) to battle the Tigers in a non-league test on Saturday, May 14. The Tigers come into the test with a record of 10-13. Newton Falls won 9-1 in their recent non-league test against Bristol (Bristolville, OH)