East Wilkes Cardinals (Ronda, NC) fans exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the visiting West Wilkes Blackhawks (Millers Creek, NC), 11-6 in a non-league test.

With the win, East Wilkes upgrades its record to 1-0 on the season. The Cardinals travel to North Wilkes (Hays, NC) to battle the Vikings in a non-league test on Friday, March 3. The Vikings come into the test with a record of 0-1. North Wilkes lost 11-1 in their recent non-league test against Ashe County (West Jefferson, NC)

With the defeat, West Wilkes falls to 0-1 on the season. The Blackhawks host Starmount (Boonville, NC) to battle the Rams in a non-league test on Thursday, March 2. The Rams come into the test with a record of 0-0.