R-S Central Hilltoppers (Rutherfordton, NC) followers left the game pleased Friday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the visiting Patton Panthers (Morganton, NC), 7-2 in a league match.

With the triumph, R-S Central moves its record to 9-5 on the season. The Hilltoppers host Hendersonville (Hendersonville, NC) to battle the Bearcats in a Mountain Foothills 7 1A/2A match on Tuesday, April 8. The Bearcats come into the match with a record of 5-8. Hendersonville won 7-6 in their recent league match against Brevard (Brevard, NC)

The Panthers now possess a 7-6 record. They put it on the line next when they host Chase for a Mountain Foothills 7 1A/2A match on Tuesday, April 8. Patton will battle a Trojans squad coming off a 9-1 league loss to East Rutherford (Forest City, NC). The Trojans record now stands at 5-9.