South Lafourche Tarpons (Galliano, LA) backers left the game pleased Tuesday as they saw their softball squad nudge the visiting A.J. Ellender Patriots (Houma, LA), 17-16 in a league game.

With the triumph, South Lafourche upgrades its record to 2-12 on the year. The Tarpons travel to John Ehret (Marrero, LA) to play the Patriots in a non-league game on Wednesday, March 19. The Patriots enter the game with a record of 4-4. John Ehret won 24-4 in their recent non-league game against L.W. Higgins (Marrero, LA)

The Patriots now own a 3-7 record. They play next when they host Assumption for a 4A District 7 game on Thursday, March 20.