Freedom Patriots (Morganton, NC) fans exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the visiting Mitchell Mountaineers (Bakersville, NC), 13-3 in a non-league test.

With the win, Freedom upgrades its record to 3-2 on the season. The Patriots travel to Draughn (Valdese, NC) to battle the Wildcats in a non-league test on Monday, March 11. The Wildcats come into the test with a record of 3-0. Draughn won 3-1 in their recent non-league test against South Caldwell (Hudson, NC)

With the defeat, Mitchell falls to 1-2 on the season. The Mountaineers travel to Patton (Morganton, NC) to battle the Panthers in a non-league test on Friday, March 8. The Panthers come into the test with a record of 2-2. Patton won 14-0 in their recent non-league test against Avery County (Newland, NC)