The Bunker Hill Bears baseball squad (Claremont, NC), was overwhelmed 4-0 in Wednesday's league contest with the host Hickory Red Tornadoes (Hickory, NC)

With the victory, Hickory improves its record to 1-0 on the campaign. The Red Tornadoes travel to Newton-Conover (Newton, NC) to face the Red Devils in a Western Foothills 4A/5A game on Friday, February 27. The Red Devils enter the game with a record of 1-0. Newton-Conover won 4-0 in their recent league game against East Lincoln (Denver, NC)

Next, the Bears face the Maiden Blue Devils (Maiden, NC) in a Western Foothills 4A/5A game, on Friday, February 27. Bunker Hill will attempt to improve on its 0-1 season record. The Blue Devils enter the game with a 0-1 record after their 13-1 league loss to North Lincoln (Lincolnton, NC).