Marvin Ridge Mavericks (Waxhaw, NC) fans exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the visiting Ardrey Kell Knights (Charlotte, NC), 6-5 in a non-league test.

With the win, Marvin Ridge upgrades its record to 1-0 on the season. The Mavericks host Carson (China Grove, NC) to battle the Cougars in a non-league test on Friday, March 4. The Cougars come into the test with a record of 1-1. Carson won 19-0 in their recent non-league test against North Rowan (Spencer, NC)

With the defeat, Ardrey Kell falls to 0-1 on the season. The Knights host Independence (Charlotte, NC) to battle the Patriots in a non-league test on Friday, March 4. The Patriots come into the test with a record of 1-1. Independence lost 14-2 in their recent non-league test against Mallard Creek (Charlotte, NC)