Tuscola Mountaineers (Waynesville, NC) fans exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the host Smoky Mountain Mustangs (Sylva, NC), 8-1 in a league test.

With the win, Tuscola upgrades its record to 15-5 on the season. The Mountaineers travel to West Henderson (Hendersonville, NC) to battle the Falcons in a Mountain Seven 3A test on Tuesday, May 2. The Falcons come into the test with a record of 17-3.

With the defeat, Smoky Mountain falls to 6-12 on the season. The Mustangs host East Henderson (East Flat Rock, NC) to battle the Eagles in a Mountain Seven 3A test on Tuesday, May 2. The Eagles come into the test with a record of 9-11. East Henderson won 6-0 in their recent league test against Pisgah (Canton, NC)