South Lenoir Blue Devils (Deep Run, NC) fans exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the visiting East Duplin Panthers (Beulaville, NC), 3-2 in a league test.

With the win, South Lenoir upgrades its record to 6-3 on the season. The Blue Devils travel to James Kenan (Warsaw, NC) to battle the Tigers in a test on Monday, April 11. The Tigers come into the test with a record of 0-4. James Kenan lost 11-4 in their recent league test against Wallace-Rose Hill (Teachey, NC)

With the defeat, East Duplin falls to 2-7 on the season. The Panthers travel to Harrells Christian Academy (Harrells, NC) to battle the Crusaders in a non-league test on Monday, April 11. The Crusaders come into the test with a record of 3-4. Harrells Christian Academy lost 10-0 in their recent non-league test against Grace Christian (Sanford, NC)