Horatio Lions (Horatio, AR) supporters left the game thrilled Tuesday as they saw their softball squad topple the host Ashdown Panthers (Ashdown, AR), 18-1 in a non-league game.

With the triumph, Horatio improves its record to 4-4 on the year. The Lions travel to Paragould (Paragould, AR) to play the Rams in a non-league game on Thursday, March 20. The Rams enter the game with a record of 4-2. Paragould won 16-1 in their recent league game against Batesville (Batesville, AR)

The Panthers now hold a 0-7 record. They play next when they host Bismarck for a non-league game on Thursday, March 20. Ashdown will play a Lions squad coming off a 14-2 non-league win over Ouachita (Donaldson, AR). The Lions record now stands at 5-4.