East Wilkes Cardinals (Ronda, NC) fans exited the stadium thrilled Monday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the visiting Avery County Vikings (Newland, NC), 9-4 in a non-league test.

With the win, East Wilkes upgrades its record to 5-4 on the season. The Cardinals host South Stokes (Walnut Cove, NC) to battle the Sauras in a Northwest 1A test on Wednesday, March 27. The Sauras come into the test with a record of 2-8. South Stokes lost 7-3 in their recent non-league test against Bishop McGuinness (Kernersville, NC)

With the defeat, Avery County falls to 4-6 on the season. The Vikings host Draughn (Valdese, NC) to battle the Wildcats in a Western Highlands 1A/2A test on Wednesday, March 27. The Wildcats come into the test with a record of 8-1. Draughn won 9-0 in their recent league test against Mitchell (Bakersville, NC)