In Tuesday's non-league challenge, the Croatan Cougars (Newport, NC) baseball squad nipped the visiting Richlands Wildcats (Richlands, NC), by a margin of 10-9.

With the win, Croatan betters its record to 5-3 on the season. The Cougars travel to Dixon (Holly Ridge, NC) to encounter the Bulldogs in a challenge on Friday, April 12. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a record of 3-8. Dixon lost 6-3 in their recent league challenge against Swansboro (Swansboro, NC)

With the defeat, Richlands falls to 5-2 on the season. The Wildcats host East Duplin (Beulaville, NC) to encounter the Panthers in a non-league challenge on Wednesday, April 10. The Panthers come into the challenge with a record of 3-4. East Duplin lost 14-0 in their recent non-league challenge against North Lenoir (LaGrange, NC)