Freedom Patriots (Morganton, NC) fans exited the stadium thrilled Monday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the visiting West Caldwell Warriors (Lenoir, NC), 8-7 in a non-league test.

With the win, Freedom upgrades its record to 2-0 on the year. The Patriots travel to Chase (Forest City, NC) to clash with the Trojans in a non-league game on Tuesday, March 5. The Trojans go into the game with a record of 0-1. Chase lost 10-3 in their recent non-league game against McDowell (Marion, NC)

The Warriors (0-3) will now prepare for their game against Newton-Conover (Newton, NC). The Red Devils go into the game with a 1-0 record. In their last game, Newton-Conover tipped Foard (Newton, NC), 7-4, in a non-league game.