Aplington-Parkersburg Falcons (Parkersburg, IA) fans exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the visiting Hudson Pirates (Hudson, IA), 5-4 in a league test.

With the win, Aplington-Parkersburg upgrades its record to 12-5 on the season. The Falcons travel to Denver (Denver, IA) to battle the Cyclones in a non-league test on Monday, June 24. The Cyclones come into the test with a record of 4-15. Denver lost 16-11 in their recent non-league test against Jesup (Jesup, IA)

With the defeat, Hudson falls to 13-9 on the season. The Pirates travel to South Hardin (Eldora, IA) to battle the Tigers in a non-league test on Monday, June 24. The Tigers come into the test with a record of 12-8. South Hardin lost 4-0 in their recent non-league test against East Marshall (Le Grand, IA)