The Ascension Christian nipped the host St. John Eagles softball squad by a final score of 5-4 in Wednesday's league battle.

The (14-4) will now prepare for their battle against St. John (Plaquemine, LA). The Eagles enter the 1A District 8 challenge with a 9-6 record. In their last challenge, St. John was nipped by Ascension Christian (Gonzales, LA), 5-4, in a league challenge.

With the loss, St. John falls to 9-6 on the campaign. The Eagles host Ascension Christian (Gonzales, LA) to battle the in a 1A District 8 challenge on Thursday, March 21. The enter the challenge with a record of 14-4. Ascension Christian won 5-4 in their recent league challenge against St. John (Plaquemine, LA)