Vinton-Shellsburg Vikings (Vinton, IA) fans exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the visiting Alburnett Pirates (Alburnett, IA), 11-10 in a non-league test.

With the win, Vinton-Shellsburg upgrades its record to 1-0 on the season. The Vikings travel to Oelwein (Oelwein, IA) to battle the Huskies in a non-league test on Friday, May 17. The Huskies come into the test with a record of 0-0.

With the defeat, Alburnett falls to 2-1 on the season. The Pirates host Don Bosco (Gilbertville, IA) to battle the Dons in a non-league test on Wednesday, May 15. The Dons come into the test with a record of 0-0.