In Monday's non-league challenge, the Franklinton Rams (Franklinton, NC) baseball squad the visiting Franklin Academy Patriots (Wake Forest, NC), by a final score of 8-5.

With the win, Franklinton upgrades its record to 5-6 on the season. The Rams host Southern Nash (Bailey, NC) to encounter the Firebirds in a Big East 3A challenge on Tuesday, April 10. The Firebirds come into the challenge with a record of 6-9. Southern Nash won 11-7 in their recent non-league challenge against Roxboro Community (Roxboro, NC)

With the defeat, Franklin Academy falls to 6-7 on the season. The Patriots host Falls Lake Academy (Creedmoor, NC) to encounter the Firebirds in a North Central 1A challenge on Tuesday, April 10. The Firebirds come into the challenge with a record of 10-1. Falls Lake Academy won 28-1 in their recent league challenge against Vance Charter School (Henderson, NC)