Hokes Bluff Eagles (Hokes Bluff, AL) backers exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Cedar Bluff Tigers (Cedar Bluff, AL), 18-12 in a non-league challenge.

The Eagles now own a 1-1 record. They take the field next when they travel to Glencoe for a non-league challenge on Wednesday, March 6. Hokes Bluff will battle a Yellowjackets squad coming off a 13-2 non-league win over Gadsden City (Gadsden, AL). The Yellowjackets record now stands at 1-0.

With the loss, Cedar Bluff falls to 0-3 on the campaign. The Tigers host Gaston (Gadsden, AL) to battle the Bulldogs in a non-league challenge on Thursday, March 7. The Bulldogs enter the challenge with a record of 0-1. Gaston lost 6-4 in their recent non-league challenge against Ashville (Ashville, AL)