Ariton Purple Cats (Ariton, AL) backers exited the stadium thrilled Saturday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Geneva County Bulldogs (Hartford, AL), 7-1 in a non-league challenge.

The Purple Cats now own a 4-1 record. They take the field next when they travel to Slocomb for a non-league challenge on Saturday, February 24. Ariton will battle a Red Tops squad coming off a 15-1 non-league win over New Brockton (New Brockton, AL). The Red Tops record now stands at 2-0.

With the loss, Geneva County falls to 0-1 on the campaign. The Bulldogs travel to Slocomb (Slocomb, AL) to battle the Red Tops in a non-league challenge on Saturday, February 24. The Red Tops enter the challenge with a record of 2-0. Slocomb won 15-1 in their recent non-league challenge against New Brockton (New Brockton, AL)