The Hickory Ridge Ragin' Bulls crushed the visiting Carmel Christian Cougars baseball team by a count of 8-2 in Friday's non-league bout.

The Ragin' Bulls now possess a 9-6 record. They take the field next when they travel to West Stanly for a non-league bout on Saturday, April 9. Hickory Ridge will face a Colts team coming off a 10-1 league win over Forest Hills (Marshville, NC). The Colts record now stands at 13-1.

Next, the Cougars face the Gonzaga Eagles (Washington, DC) in a non-league bout, on Monday, April 11. Carmel Christian will attempt to move on its 6-6 season record. The Eagles enter the bout with a 9-3 record after their 5-2 non-league win over St. Albans (Washington, DC).