Union Academy Cardinals (Monroe, NC) fans exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the visiting Southwestern Randolph Cougars (Asheboro, NC), 6-5 in a non-league test.

With the win, Union Academy upgrades its record to 13-3 on the season. The Cardinals travel to Metrolina Christian Academy (Indian Trail, NC) to battle the Warriors in a non-league test on Friday, April 22. The Warriors come into the test with a record of 12-5. Metrolina Christian Academy lost 7-4 in their recent league test against Hickory Grove Christian (Charlotte, NC)

With the defeat, Southwestern Randolph falls to 7-14 on the season. The Cougars travel to Uwharrie Charter (Asheboro, NC) to battle the Eagles in a Piedmont Athletic 1A/2A test on Tuesday, April 26. The Eagles come into the test with a record of 4-13. Uwharrie Charter lost 14-0 in their recent non-league test against North Stanly (New London, NC)