Kickapoo Chiefs (Springfield, MO) fans exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the visiting Hillcrest Hornets (Springfield, MO), 1-0 in a non-league test.

With the win, Kickapoo upgrades its record to 10-16 on the season. The Chiefs host Camdenton (Camdenton, MO) to battle the Lakers in a non-league test on Tuesday, May 7. The Lakers come into the test with a record of 11-17.

With the defeat, Hillcrest falls to 2-25 on the season. The Hornets host Fair Grove (Fair Grove, MO) to battle the Eagles in a non-league test on Monday, May 6. The Eagles come into the test with a record of 19-8. Fair Grove won 9-5 in their recent non-league test against Parkview (Springfield, MO)