Tharptown Wildcats (Russellville, AL) backers left the game pleased Tuesday as they saw their softball squad nudge the visiting Haleyville Lions (Haleyville, AL), 6-5 in a non-league game.

With the triumph, Tharptown upgrades its record to 9-7 on the year. The Wildcats host Lindsay Lane Christian Academy (Athens, AL) to play the Lions in a 2A Area 14 game on Tuesday, March 18. The Lions enter the game with a record of 18-4. Lindsay Lane Christian Academy won 7-4 in their recent non-league game against Athens Bible (Athens, AL)

The Lions now own a 1-10 record. They play next when they host Hamilton for a 4A Area 10 game on Wednesday, March 12. Haleyville will play a Aggies squad coming off a 7-3 non-league win over Winfield (Winfield, AL). The Aggies record now stands at 9-9.