Sacred Heart of Jesus Knights (Jackson, TN) backers exited the stadium thrilled Monday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Middleton Tigers (Middleton, TN), 6-3 in a non-league challenge.

The Knights now own a 1-0 record. They take the field next when they travel to First Assembly Christian for a non-league challenge on Thursday, March 24.

With the loss, Middleton falls to 0-2 on the campaign. The Tigers host Fayette Academy (Somerville, TN) to battle the Vikings in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, March 22. The Vikings enter the challenge with a record of 0-1. Fayette Academy lost 17-7 in their recent non-league challenge against Tipton-Rosemark Academy (Millington, TN)