In Thursday's non-league challenge, the Hibriten Panthers (Lenoir, NC) baseball squad triumphed over the visiting St. Stephens Indians (Hickory, NC), by a margin of 12-2.

With the win, Hibriten betters its record to 4-6 on the season. The Panthers host Alexander Central (Taylorsville, NC) to encounter the Cougars in a challenge on Friday, March 31. The Cougars come into the challenge with a record of 8-4. Alexander Central won 10-9 in their recent non-league challenge against Mooresville (Mooresville, NC)

With the defeat, St. Stephens falls to 3-7 on the season. The Indians host Foard (Newton, NC) to encounter the Tigers in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, April 4. The Tigers come into the challenge with a record of 2-5. Foard lost 8-0 in their recent non-league challenge against Hickory (Hickory, NC)