Natchitoches Central Chiefs (Natchitoches, LA) backers exited the stadium thrilled Saturday as they saw their softball squad nip the host West Ouachita Chiefs (West Monroe, LA), 9-8 in a non-league challenge.

The Chiefs now own a 1-2 record. They take the field next when they host Buckeye for a non-league challenge on Saturday, February 17. Natchitoches Central will battle a Panthers squad coming off a 8-5 non-league loss to North DeSoto (Stonewall, LA). The Panthers record now stands at 1-1.

With the loss, West Ouachita falls to 1-3 on the campaign. The Chiefs host North DeSoto (Stonewall, LA) to battle the Griffins in a non-league challenge on Saturday, February 17. The Griffins enter the challenge with a record of 4-0. North DeSoto won 8-5 in their recent non-league challenge against Buckeye (Buckeye, LA)