In Wednesday's non-league challenge, the New Bern Bears (New Bern, NC) baseball squad nipped the visiting Swansboro Pirates (Swansboro, NC), by a margin of 6-5.

With the win, New Bern betters its record to 1-1 on the season. The Bears host Richlands (Richlands, NC) to encounter the Wildcats in a non-league challenge on Saturday, March 4. The Wildcats come into the challenge with a record of 1-1. Richlands lost 11-8 in their recent non-league challenge against South Lenoir (Deep Run, NC)

With the defeat, Swansboro falls to 0-2 on the season. The Pirates host Jacksonville (Jacksonville, NC) to encounter the Cardinals in a non-league challenge on Friday, March 3. The Cardinals come into the challenge with a record of 0-0.