In Monday's non-league challenge, the Independence Patriots (Charlotte, NC) baseball squad the visiting Pine Lake Prep Pride (Mooresville, NC), by a final score of 10-8.

With the win, Independence upgrades its record to 1-0 on the season. The Patriots travel to South Mecklenburg (Charlotte, NC) to battle the Sabres in a non-league challenge on Wednesday, February 28. The Sabres come into the challenge with a record of 0-0.

With the defeat, Pine Lake Prep falls to 0-1 on the season. The Pride travel to Central Academy (Monroe, NC) to battle the Cougars in a non-league challenge on Thursday, February 29. The Cougars come into the challenge with a record of 1-0. Central Academy won 10-4 in their recent non-league challenge against Langtree Charter (Mooresville, NC)