In Thursday's non-league challenge, the Salem Spartans (Salem, VA) baseball squad nipped the visiting Lord Botetourt Cavaliers (Daleville, VA), by a margin of 4-3.

With the win, Salem betters its record to 3-1 on the season. The Spartans host Christiansburg (Christiansburg, VA) to encounter the Blue Demons in a River Ridge challenge on Friday, March 24. The Blue Demons come into the challenge with a record of 2-1. Christiansburg won 11-0 in their recent league challenge against Pulaski County (Dublin, VA)

With the defeat, Lord Botetourt falls to 3-2 on the season. The Cavaliers travel to Blacksburg (Blacksburg, VA) to encounter the Bruins in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, April 4. The Bruins come into the challenge with a record of 2-4.