Hackleburg Panthers (Hackleburg, AL) backers exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they saw their softball squad run past the host Phillips Bears (Bear Creek, AL), 17-0 in a league challenge.

The Panthers now own a 7-1 record. They take the field next when they host Vina for a 1A Area 13 challenge on Thursday, March 14. Hackleburg will battle a Red Devils squad coming off a 6-0 league win over Belgreen (Russellville, AL). The Red Devils record now stands at 6-8.

With the loss, Phillips falls to 0-8 on the campaign. The Bears travel to Belgreen (Russellville, AL) to battle the Bulldogs in a 1A Area 13 challenge on Thursday, March 14. The Bulldogs enter the challenge with a record of 3-8. Belgreen lost 6-0 in their recent league challenge against Vina (Vina, AL)