West Stokes Wildcats Finish Season Strong with Conference Wins

The high school baseball team defeated North Surry and Forbush to close out their regular season schedule.

Apr. 20, 2026 at 12:12am

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The West Stokes Wildcats baseball team capped off their Northwest 3A/4A Conference regular season with decisive victories over North Surry (7-2) and Forbush (6-3). The wins on April 14 and April 16 respectively allowed the Wildcats to finish their season on a high note.

Why it matters

High school sports, especially in smaller communities, are an important part of local culture and pride. The Wildcats' strong finish to their season will be celebrated by their hometown fans and provide momentum heading into the postseason tournament.

The details

In the April 14 game against North Surry, the Wildcats won 7-2 in a dominant performance. They followed that up with a 6-3 victory over Forbush on April 16. The two wins allowed West Stokes to close out their regular season schedule on a high note before the start of the playoffs.

  • The Wildcats defeated North Surry 7-2 on April 14.
  • West Stokes then beat Forbush 6-3 on April 16.

The players

West Stokes Wildcats

The high school baseball team from West Stokes, North Carolina that competes in the Northwest 3A/4A Conference.

North Surry

A high school located in Mount Airy, North Carolina that is also part of the Northwest 3A/4A Conference and played against West Stokes.

Forbush

A high school located in Yadkinville, North Carolina that is also part of the Northwest 3A/4A Conference and played against West Stokes.

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The takeaway

The West Stokes Wildcats baseball team finished their regular season on a high note, defeating conference rivals North Surry and Forbush to build momentum heading into the postseason playoffs. High school sports are an important part of community pride in small towns across North Carolina.