Clinton Dark Horses (Clinton, NC) fans exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the host Lakewood Leopards (Roseboro, NC), 8-7 in a non-league test.

With the win, Clinton upgrades its record to 2-1 on the season. The Dark Horses travel to Goldsboro (Goldsboro, NC) to battle the Cougars in a non-league test on Monday, March 6. The Cougars come into the test with a record of 0-3. Goldsboro lost 10-5 in their recent non-league test against Faith Christian Academy (Goldsboro, NC)

With the defeat, Lakewood falls to 1-1 on the season. The Leopards travel to James Kenan (Warsaw, NC) to battle the Tigers in a non-league test on Monday, March 6. The Tigers come into the test with a record of 0-1. James Kenan lost 9-0 in their recent non-league test against West Brunswick (Shallotte, NC)