Holden Eagles (Holden, MO) fans exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the host Carrollton Trojans (Carrollton, MO), 5-4 in a non-league test.

With the win, Holden upgrades its record to 12-6 on the season. The Eagles host Lexington (Lexington, MO) to battle the Minutemen in a non-league test on Friday, May 3. The Minutemen come into the test with a record of 11-8. Lexington won 4-3 in their recent league test against St. Paul Lutheran (Concordia, MO)

With the defeat, Carrollton falls to 8-7 on the season. The Trojans travel to Sweet Springs/Malta Bend (Sweet Springs, MO) to battle the in a non-league test on Tuesday, May 7. The come into the test with a record of 6-8. Sweet Springs/Malta Bend won 9-0 in their recent non-league test against La Monte (La Monte, MO)