Inspiration Academy Lions (Bradenton, FL) fans exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Lemon Bay Manta Rays (Englewood, FL), 1-0 in a non-league challenge.

The Lions now sport a 5-4 record. They take the field next when they travel to Montverde Academy for a non-league challenge on Thursday, March 24. Inspiration Academy will face a Eagles squad coming off a 5-0 non-league win over Lyman (Longwood, FL). The Eagles record now stands at 9-1.

With the loss, Lemon Bay falls to 3-5 on the campaign. The Manta rays travel to Community Christian (Port Charlotte, FL) to face the Mustangs in a non-league challenge on Thursday, March 24. The Mustangs enter the challenge with a record of 0-4. Community Christian lost 20-1 in their recent non-league challenge against Foundation Christian Academy (Valrico, FL)