In Friday's non-league challenge, the Topsail Pirates (Hampstead, NC) baseball squad triumphed over the host Richlands Wildcats (Richlands, NC), by a final score of 12-1.

With the win, Topsail upgrades its record to 6-8 on the season. The Pirates host Ashley (Wilmington, NC) to battle the Screaming Eagle in a Mideastern 3A/4A challenge on Tuesday, April 26. The Screaming Eagle come into the challenge with a record of 12-6. Ashley lost 13-1 in their recent league challenge against New Hanover (Wilmington, NC)

With the defeat, Richlands falls to 4-14 on the season. The Wildcats travel to White Oak (Jacksonville, NC) to battle the Vikings in a Coastal 3A challenge on Tuesday, April 26. The Vikings come into the challenge with a record of 5-12. White Oak lost 9-8 in their recent league challenge against Dixon (Holly Ridge, NC)