Baseball Game Preview: First Flight Nighthawks vs. Bear Grass Charter -

The First Flight Nighthawks will face off against the Bear Grass Charter - at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.

First Flight was handed a heart-breaking two-run loss in their last contest, but they sure didn't let that happen against Pasquotank County on Tuesday. The Nighthawks' pitchers stepped up to hand the Panthers a 10-0 shutout. The Nighthawks haven't had any issues with the Panthers recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive win against them.

Dillon Francis

Runs

04/06/26 vs Lawrence Academy	3
03/02/26 @ Holmes	3
04/14/26 vs Pasquotank County	2
03/31/26 @ Northeastern	2
03/13/26 @ Manteo	2
+ 5 more games

First Flight got a massive performance out of Dillon Francis, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. The Nighthawks are undefeated when Francis posts two or more runs, but 5-6 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Fionn Reilly, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.

First Flight hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Pasquotank County struck out nine times.

Meanwhile, Bear Grass Charter got the win against Columbia on Tuesday by a conclusive 15-0.

Bear Grass Charter's victory bumped their record up to 11-4. As for First Flight, their win bumped their record up to 10-6.

First Flight suffered a grim 8-2 defeat to Bear Grass Charter in their previous matchup back in March of 2025. Will the Nighthawks have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.