In Thursday's non-league challenge, the Franklin Panthers (Franklin, NC) baseball squad the host North Buncombe Black Hawks (Weaverville, NC), by a margin of 4-2.

With the win, Franklin betters its record to 6-11 on the season. The Panthers host East Henderson (East Flat Rock, NC) to encounter the Eagles in a Mountain Seven 3A challenge on Tuesday, April 30. The Eagles come into the challenge with a record of 5-15.

With the defeat, North Buncombe falls to 6-12 on the season. The Black hawks host Erwin (Asheville, NC) to encounter the Warriors in a The Mountain 3A/4A challenge on Friday, April 26. The Warriors come into the challenge with a record of 10-7. Erwin lost 4-3 in their recent league challenge against North Buncombe (Weaverville, NC)