Hatley Tigers (Amory, MS) supporters left the game pleased Saturday as they saw their softball squad nudge the visiting Hamilton Lions (Hamilton, MS), 6-2 in a league game.

With the triumph, Hatley improves its record to 9-5 on the year. The Tigers travel to Walnut (Walnut, MS) to play the Wildcats in a 2A Region 1 game on Tuesday, March 25. The Wildcats enter the game with a record of 6-6. Walnut won 7-1 in their recent non-league game against Pine Grove (Ripley, MS)

The Lions now hold a 6-7 record. They play next when they host East Union for a 2A Region 1 game on Tuesday, March 25. Hamilton will play a Urchins squad coming off a 6-3 non-league win over Northpoint Christian (Southaven, MS). The Urchins record now stands at 11-1.