In Thursday's non-league challenge, the Central Cabarrus Vikings (Concord, NC) baseball squad nipped the host Independence Patriots (Charlotte, NC), by a margin of 7-6.

With the win, Central Cabarrus betters its record to 4-3 on the season. The Vikings travel to East Rowan (Salisbury, NC) to encounter the Mustangs in a South Piedmont 3A challenge on Friday, March 25. The Mustangs come into the challenge with a record of 8-0. East Rowan won 5-0 in their recent league challenge against Central Cabarrus (Concord, NC)

With the defeat, Independence falls to 4-7 on the season. The Patriots host Providence (Charlotte, NC) to encounter the Panthers in a Southwestern 4A challenge on Tuesday, March 29. The Panthers come into the challenge with a record of 9-0. Providence won 3-1 in their recent non-league test against South Mecklenburg (Charlotte, NC)