Hickory Grove Christian Lions (Charlotte, NC) fans exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the host Union Academy Cardinals (Monroe, NC), 6-0 in a non-league test.

With the win, Hickory Grove Christian upgrades its record to 3-0 on the season. The Lions travel to Porter Ridge (Indian Trail, NC) to battle the Pirates in a non-league test on Friday, March 8. The Pirates come into the test with a record of 1-1. Porter Ridge won 13-3 in their recent non-league test against Piedmont (Monroe, NC)

With the defeat, Union Academy falls to 3-1 on the season. The Cardinals travel to North Stanly (New London, NC) to battle the Comets in a Yadkin Valley 1A/2A test on Tuesday, March 12. The Comets come into the test with a record of 5-0. North Stanly won 9-6 in their recent non-league test against East Davidson (Thomasville, NC)