In Friday's non-league challenge, the Chelsea Hornets (Chelsea, AL) baseball squad triumphed over the visiting Thompson Warriors (Alabaster, AL), by a margin of 9-1.

With the win, Chelsea betters its record to 1-0 on the season. The Hornets host Hillcrest (Tuscaloosa, AL) to encounter the Patriots in a non-league challenge on Saturday, February 19. The Patriots come into the challenge with a record of 0-0.

With the defeat, Thompson falls to 0-1 on the season. The Warriors host Hoover (Hoover, AL) to encounter the Buccaneers in a non-league challenge on Saturday, February 19. The Buccaneers come into the challenge with a record of 0-0.