Milton Panthers (Milton, FL) backers exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they saw their softball squad run past the visiting Crestview Bulldogs (Crestview, FL), 12-2 in a non-league challenge.

The Panthers now own a 7-4 record. They take the field next when they host Escambia for a 6A District 1 challenge on Friday, February 28. Milton will battle a Gators squad coming off a 8-0 non-league loss to West Florida (Pensacola, FL). The Gators record now stands at 3-2.

With the loss, Crestview falls to 4-7 on the campaign. The Bulldogs travel to Navarre (Navarre, FL) to battle the Raiders in a 7A District 1 challenge on Tuesday, March 4. The Raiders enter the challenge with a record of 9-3. Navarre lost 11-1 in their recent league challenge against Tate (Cantonment, FL)