Kerman Lions (Kerman, CA) backers exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Caruthers Blue Raiders (Caruthers, CA), 8-4 in a non-league challenge.

The Lions now own a 4-2 record. They take the field next when they travel to Roosevelt for a non-league challenge on Thursday, March 12. Kerman will battle a Rough Riders squad coming off a 6-4 non-league loss to Yosemite (Oakhurst, CA). The Rough Riders record now stands at 0-1.

With the loss, Caruthers falls to 2-5 on the campaign. The Blue raiders host Sierra (Tollhouse, CA) to battle the Chieftains in a non-league challenge on Friday, March 13. The Chieftains enter the challenge with a record of 0-0.