Demopolis Tigers (Demopolis, AL) backers exited the stadium thrilled Saturday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Excel Panthers (Excel, AL), 2-1 in a non-league challenge.

The Tigers now own a 2-3 record. They take the field next when they travel to T.R. Miller for a non-league challenge on Saturday, February 17. Demopolis will battle a Tigers squad coming off a 3-1 non-league win over Leroy (Leroy, AL). The Tigers record now stands at 2-0.

With the loss, Excel falls to 1-2 on the campaign. The Panthers host Bayshore Christian (Fairhope, AL) to battle the Eagles in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, February 20. The Eagles enter the challenge with a record of 1-0. Bayshore Christian won 21-11 in their recent non-league challenge against St. Michael Catholic (Fairhope, AL)