West Stanly Colts (Oakboro, NC) fans exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the visiting Richmond Raiders (Rockingham, NC), 9-6 in a non-league test.

With the win, West Stanly upgrades its record to 17-3 on the season. The Colts host Forest Hills (Marshville, NC) to battle the Yellow Jackets in a Rocky River 2A/3A test on Friday, April 21. The Yellow Jackets come into the test with a record of 5-8. Forest Hills lost 12-0 in their recent league test against West Stanly (Oakboro, NC)

With the defeat, Richmond falls to 12-8 on the season. The Raiders host Scotland (Laurinburg, NC) to battle the Fighting Scots in a Sandhills 3A/4A test on Tuesday, April 25. The Fighting Scots come into the test with a record of 12-7. Scotland won 4-1 in their recent league test against Lee County (Sanford, NC)