South Rowan Raiders (China Grove, NC) fans exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the visiting Central Cabarrus Vikings (Concord, NC), 7-6 in a league test.

With the win, South Rowan upgrades its record to 5-0 on the season. The Raiders travel to Socastee (Myrtle Beach, SC) to battle the Braves in a non-league test on Saturday, March 19. The Braves come into the test with a record of 1-2.

With the defeat, Central Cabarrus falls to 3-2 on the season. The Vikings host East Rowan (Salisbury, NC) to battle the Mustangs in a South Piedmont 3A test on Tuesday, March 22. The Mustangs come into the test with a record of 7-0. East Rowan won 13-1 in their recent league test against Lake Norman Charter (Huntersville, NC)