East Wilkes Cardinals (Ronda, NC) fans left the game pleased Monday as they observed their baseball squad nip the visiting Wilkes Central Eagles (Wilkesboro, NC), 3-2 in a non-league match.

With the triumph, East Wilkes advances its record to 4-1 on the season. The Cardinals host Elkin (Elkin, NC) to battle the Buckin' Elks in a Northwest 1A match on Tuesday, March 18. The Buckin' Elks come into the match with a record of 3-5. Elkin lost 4-3 in their recent league match against North Stokes (Danbury, NC)

The Eagles now have a 3-6 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to East Surry for a Foothills 2A match on Tuesday, March 18. Wilkes Central will battle a Cardinals squad coming off a 4-2 league loss to North Surry (Mount Airy, NC). The Cardinals record now stands at 1-4.