The Forest Bearcats softball team scored 6 runs and limited the visiting Newton Tigers to 2 in the Bearcats non-league triumph on Thursday.

With the triumph, Forest moves its record to 2-0 on the year. The Bearcats travel to Scott Central (Forest, MS) to clash with the Rebels in a non-league game on Thursday, February 22. The Rebels come into the game with a record of 0-2. Scott Central lost 5-1 in their recent non-league game against Ridgeland (Ridgeland, MS)

In their next game, the Tigers clash with the Pelahatchie Chiefs (Pelahatchie, MS) in a non-league game, on Tuesday, February 20. Newton will attempt to move on its 0-1 season record.