Foard Tigers (Newton, NC) fans exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the visiting Hibriten Panthers (Lenoir, NC), 17-12 in a non-league test.

With the win, Foard upgrades its record to 13-4 on the season. The Tigers travel to North Lincoln (Lincolnton, NC) to battle the Knights in a Western Foothills 3A test on Tuesday, April 26. The Knights come into the test with a record of 14-4. North Lincoln lost 6-5 in their recent non-league test against Elyria (Elyria, OH)

With the defeat, Hibriten falls to 11-10 on the season. The Panthers host Alexander Central (Taylorsville, NC) to battle the Cougars in a Northwestern 3A/4A test on Monday, April 25. The Cougars come into the test with a record of 17-3. Alexander Central lost 8-1 in their recent non-league test against St. Stephens (Hickory, NC)