The Dublin Lions got by the visiting De Leon Bearcats softball squad by a count of 9-8 in Tuesday's non-league battle.

The Lions (2-4) will now prepare for their battle against Tolar (Tolar, TX). The Rattlers go into the non-league battle with a 5-1 record. In their last battle, Tolar nudged Whitney (Whitney, TX), 3-1, in a non-league battle.

The Bearcats now sport a 1-1 record. They play next when they travel to Santo for a 2A Region II District 11 battle on Friday, March 24.