Jemison Panthers (Jemison, AL) backers exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Chilton County Tigers (Clanton, AL), 9-8 in a non-league challenge.

The Panthers now own a 13-5 record. They take the field next when they travel to Montevallo for a non-league challenge on Friday, April 16. Jemison will battle a Bulldogs squad coming off a 16-6 league win over West Blocton (West Blocton, AL). The Bulldogs record now stands at 8-12.

With the loss, Chilton County falls to 23-15 on the campaign. The Tigers travel to Spanish Fort (Spanish Fort, AL) to battle the Toros in a non-league challenge on Friday, April 16. The Toros enter the challenge with a record of 26-4. Spanish Fort won 9-0 in their recent league challenge against Robertsdale (Robertsdale, AL)