Apex Friendship Patriots (Apex, NC) fans exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the host Franklinton Rams (Franklinton, NC), 13-1 in a non-league test.

With the win, Apex Friendship upgrades its record to 1-0 on the season. The Patriots travel to Sanderson (Raleigh, NC) to battle the Spartans in a non-league test on Monday, March 4. The Spartans come into the test with a record of 0-2. Sanderson lost 12-0 in their recent non-league test against Garner (Garner, NC)

With the defeat, Franklinton falls to 0-2 on the season. The Rams host Roanoke Rapids (Roanoke Rapids, NC) to battle the Yellowjackets in a The Big East 2A/3A test on Tuesday, March 5. The Yellowjackets come into the test with a record of 2-0. Roanoke Rapids won 8-0 in their recent non-league test against Martin County (Williamston, NC)