South Paulding Spartans (Douglasville, GA) fans exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the visiting Central Lions (Carrollton, GA), 15-2 in a non-league test.

With the win, South Paulding upgrades its record to 15-8 on the season. The Spartans host East Paulding (Dallas, GA) to battle the Raiders in a 6A Area 5 test on Tuesday, April 9. The Raiders come into the test with a record of 13-13. East Paulding won 18-11 in their recent non-league test against Sprayberry (Marietta, GA)

With the defeat, Central falls to 9-12 on the season. The Lions host Northwest Whitfield (Tunnel Hill, GA) to battle the Bruins in a 4A Area 7 test on Monday, April 8. The Bruins come into the test with a record of 16-5. Northwest Whitfield won 6-5 in their recent non-league test against Murray County (Chatsworth, GA)