Draughn Wildcats (Valdese, NC) fans exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the visiting Avery County Vikings (Newland, NC), 11-1 in a non-league test.

With the win, Draughn upgrades its record to 5-2 on the season. The Wildcats travel to Mitchell (Bakersville, NC) to battle the Mountaineers in a non-league test on Tuesday, April 4. The Mountaineers come into the test with a record of 1-5.

With the defeat, Avery County falls to 1-4 on the season. The Vikings travel to Wilkes Central (Wilkesboro, NC) to battle the Eagles in a non-league test on Monday, April 3. The Eagles come into the test with a record of 1-9. Wilkes Central lost 6-1 in their recent non-league test against East Surry (Pilot Mountain, NC)