North Carolina High School Baseball - Madison nips Avery County
April 18, 2024: Marshall, NC 28753 Madison Patriots (Marshall, NC) fans exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the visiting Avery County Vikings (Newland, NC), 11-10 in a league test.
With the win, Madison upgrades its record to 5-8 on the season. The Patriots host Draughn (Valdese, NC) to battle the Wildcats in a Western Highlands 1A/2A test on Monday, April 22. The Wildcats come into the test with a record of 15-2. Draughn won 9-1 in their recent league test against Rosman (Rosman, NC)
With the defeat, Avery County falls to 6-10 on the season. The Vikings host East Wilkes (Ronda, NC) to battle the Cardinals in a non-league test on Monday, April 22. The Cardinals come into the test with a record of 12-6. East Wilkes won 9-6 in their recent non-league game against West Wilkes (Millers Creek, NC)