Manila Lions (Manila, AR) supporters left the game pleased Saturday as they saw their softball squad nudge the host Cross County Thunderbirds (Cherry Valley, AR), 6-4 in a non-league game.

With the triumph, Manila improves its record to 4-3 on the year. The Lions host East Poinsett County (Lepanto, AR) to play the Warriors in a non-league game on Monday, March 24. The Warriors enter the game with a record of 8-2. East Poinsett County won 6-5 in their recent non-league game against Wynne (Wynne, AR)

The Thunderbirds now hold a 4-6 record. They play next when they travel to Buffalo Island Central for a 2A Region 3 game on Monday, March 31. Cross County will play a Mustangs squad coming off a 16-0 league win over Bay (Bay, AR). The Mustangs record now stands at 3-2.