New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly Vipers (New Berlin, IL) fans exited the stadium thrilled Saturday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the visiting Mt. Pulaski Hilltoppers (Mt. Pulaski, IL), 1-0 in a non-league test.

With the win, New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly upgrades its record to 18-8 on the season. The Vipers travel to Southwestern (Piasa, IL) to battle the Piasa Birds in a non-league test on Thursday, May 19. The Piasa Birds come into the test with a record of 18-12. Southwestern won 12-0 in their recent league test against Litchfield (Litchfield, IL)

With the defeat, Mt. Pulaski falls to 21-5 on the season.