R-S Central Hilltoppers (Rutherfordton, NC) fans exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the host McDowell Titans (Marion, NC), 9-8 in a non-league test.

With the win, R-S Central upgrades its record to 12-0 on the season. The Hilltoppers travel to Draughn (Valdese, NC) to battle the Wildcats in a non-league test on Wednesday, April 3. The Wildcats come into the test with a record of 11-1. Draughn won 10-0 in their recent non-league test against Patton (Morganton, NC)

With the defeat, McDowell falls to 4-9 on the season. The Titans travel to Patton (Morganton, NC) to battle the Panthers in a non-league test on Wednesday, April 3. The Panthers come into the test with a record of 5-7. Patton lost 10-0 in their recent non-league test against Draughn (Valdese, NC)