New Bern Bears (New Bern, NC) fans exited the stadium thrilled Monday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the host White Oak Vikings (Jacksonville, NC), 17-1 in a non-league test.

With the win, New Bern upgrades its record to 1-0 on the season. The Bears host West Carteret (Morehead City, NC) to battle the Patriots in a non-league test on Wednesday, February 28. The Patriots come into the test with a record of 0-1. West Carteret lost 14-2 in their recent non-league test against Hoggard (Wilmington, NC)

With the defeat, White Oak falls to 0-1 on the season. The Vikings travel to East Carteret (Beaufort, NC) to battle the Mariners in a non-league test on Friday, March 1. The Mariners come into the test with a record of 0-0.