Arendell Parrott Academy Patriots (Kinston, NC) fans exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the visiting Rocky Mount Gryphons (Rocky Mount, NC), 16-9 in a non-league test.

With the win, Arendell Parrott Academy upgrades its record to 11-2 on the season. The Patriots travel to Tarboro (Tarboro, NC) to battle the Vikings in a non-league test on Thursday, April 4. The Vikings come into the test with a record of 5-6. Tarboro won 10-0 in their recent non-league test against Halifax Academy (Roanoke Rapids, NC)

With the defeat, Rocky Mount falls to 0-11 on the season. The Gryphons host Roanoke Rapids (Roanoke Rapids, NC) to battle the Yellowjackets in a The Big East 2A/3A test on Tuesday, April 16. The Yellowjackets come into the test with a record of 8-3.