In Thursday's non-league challenge, the Ardrey Kell Knights (Charlotte, NC) baseball squad edged the host Butler Bulldogs (Matthews, NC), by a final score of 6-5.

With the win, Ardrey Kell upgrades its record to 15-3 on the season. The Knights host Olympic (Charlotte, NC) to battle the Trojans in a So Meck 4A challenge on Friday, April 21. The Trojans come into the challenge with a record of 12-8. Olympic lost 11-4 in their recent non-league challenge against Hickory Ridge (Harrisburg, NC)

With the defeat, Butler falls to 11-10 on the season. The Bulldogs host Independence (Charlotte, NC) to battle the Patriots in a Southwestern 4A challenge on Tuesday, April 25. The Patriots come into the challenge with a record of 9-9. Independence won 20-1 in their recent league challenge against Rocky River (Mint Hill, NC)