West Liberty Comets (West Liberty, IA) fans exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the visiting Durant Wildcats (Durant, IA), 5-4 in a non-league test.

With the win, West Liberty upgrades its record to 4-4 on the season. The Comets host Marion (Marion, IA) to battle the Wolves in a non-league test on Friday, May 31. The Wolves come into the test with a record of 10-0. Marion won 10-0 in their recent non-league test against West Delaware (Manchester, IA)

With the defeat, Durant falls to 7-5 on the season. The Wildcats travel to Calamus-Wheatland (Wheatland, IA) to battle the Warriors in a non-league test on Friday, May 31. The Warriors come into the test with a record of 5-5. Calamus-Wheatland lost 8-6 in their recent non-league test against Maquoketa Valley (Delhi, IA)