In Friday's non-league challenge, the Rutland Hurricanes (Macon, GA) baseball squad edged the visiting Central Chargers (Macon, GA), by a final score of 6-5.

With the win, Rutland upgrades its record to 6-12 on the season. The Hurricanes host Perry (Perry, GA) to encounter the Panthers in a AAAA Region 4 challenge on Monday, April 11. The Panthers come into the challenge with a record of 15-9. Perry won 15-9 in their recent league challenge against West Laurens (Dexter, GA)

With the defeat, Central falls to 6-12 on the season. The Chargers host Sumter County (Americus, GA) to encounter the Panthers in a AAA Region 2 challenge on Monday, April 11. The Panthers come into the challenge with a record of 3-15. Sumter County lost 12-0 in their recent league challenge against Peach County (Fort Valley, GA)