Ankeny Christian Academy (Ankeny, IA) fans left the game pleased Thursday as they observed their baseball squad achieve victory over the visiting Melcher-Dallas Saints (Melcher, IA), 8-4 in a non-league match.

With the triumph, Ankeny Christian Academy advances its record to 4-4 on the season. The travel to Earlham (Earlham, IA) to battle the Cardinals in a non-league match on Saturday, June 7. The Cardinals come into the match with a record of 4-4. Earlham won 11-4 in their recent league match against Panorama (Panora, IA)

The Saints now have a 1-5 record. They put it on the line next when they host Twin Cedars for a Bluegrass - East match on Friday, June 6. Melcher-Dallas will battle a Sabers squad coming off a 8-7 non-league loss to Baxter (Baxter, IA). The Sabers record now stands at 2-5.