Richmond Raiders (Rockingham, NC) fans exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the host Hoke County Bucks (Raeford, NC), 19-0 in a league test.

With the win, Richmond upgrades its record to 8-2 on the season. The Raiders host West Stanly (Oakboro, NC) to battle the Colts in a non-league test on Saturday, March 25. The Colts come into the test with a record of 7-2. West Stanly won 4-3 in their recent non-league test against North Stanly (New London, NC)

With the defeat, Hoke County falls to 1-9 on the season. The Bucks host Southern Lee (Sanford, NC) to battle the Cavaliers in a Sandhills 3A/4A test on Tuesday, March 28. The Cavaliers come into the test with a record of 4-6. Southern Lee lost 5-0 in their recent league test against Pinecrest (Southern Pines, NC)