Kankakee Valley Kougars (Wheatfield, IN) fans exited the stadium thrilled Monday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the visiting Calumet Christian Patriots (Griffith, IN), 5-4 in a non-league test.

With the win, Kankakee Valley upgrades its record to 5-9 on the season. The Kougars travel to Hanover Central (Cedar Lake, IN) to battle the Wildcats in a non-league test on Wednesday, May 17. The Wildcats come into the test with a record of 3-1. Hanover Central won 8-1 in their recent non-league test against Lowell (Lowell, IN)

With the defeat, Calumet Christian falls to 0-1 on the season.