Jasper Pirates (Jasper, AR) supporters left the game pleased Saturday as they saw their softball squad nudge the visiting Norfork Panthers (Norfork, AR), 13-12 in a non-league game.

With the triumph, Jasper improves its record to 4-3 on the year. The Pirates host Hector (Hector, AR) to play the Wildcats in a non-league game on Monday, March 31. The Wildcats enter the game with a record of 7-1. Hector won 12-1 in their recent league game against Danville (Danville, AR)

The Panthers now hold a 1-5 record. They play next when they travel to Lead Hill for a 1A Region 1 game on Monday, March 31. Norfork will play a Tigers squad coming off a 18-4 league loss to Jasper (Jasper, AR). The Tigers record now stands at 0-3.