In Friday's league challenge, the North Lincoln Knights (Lincolnton, NC) baseball squad the visiting St. Stephens Indians (Hickory, NC), by a final score of 4-1.

With the win, North Lincoln upgrades its record to 11-4 on the season. The Knights host Foard (Newton, NC) to encounter the Tigers in a Western Foothills 3A challenge on Tuesday, April 16. The Tigers come into the challenge with a record of 12-4. Foard won 6-1 in their recent league challenge against Hickory (Hickory, NC)

With the defeat, St. Stephens falls to 9-5 on the season. The Indians host East Lincoln (Denver, NC) to encounter the Mustangs in a Western Foothills 3A challenge on Tuesday, April 16. The Mustangs come into the challenge with a record of 14-3. East Lincoln won 16-0 in their recent league challenge against Statesville (Statesville, NC)