East Newton Patriots (Granby, MO) fans exited the stadium thrilled Monday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the host Neosho Wildcats (Neosho, MO), 4-3 in a non-league test.

With the win, East Newton upgrades its record to 9-16 on the season. The Patriots travel to Hollister (Hollister, MO) to battle the Tigers in a non-league test on Tuesday, May 7. The Tigers come into the test with a record of 5-15. Hollister lost 8-5 in their recent non-league test against Strafford (Strafford, MO)

With the defeat, Neosho falls to 7-18 on the season. The Wildcats host Republic (Republic, MO) to battle the Tigers in a Class 6 District 6 test on Tuesday, May 7. The Tigers come into the test with a record of 17-13.