Independence Patriots (Coal City, WV) followers left the game pleased Saturday as they observed their softball team edge the host Symmes Valley Vikings (Willow Wood, OH), 5-4 in a non-league game.

With the triumph, Independence improves its record to 5-2 on the year. The Patriots travel to Point Pleasant (Point Pleasant, WV) to clash with the Big Blacks in a non-league game on Saturday, March 23. The Big Blacks come into the game with a record of 1-2. Point Pleasant lost 13-8 in their recent non-league game against Parkersburg South (Parkersburg, WV)

In their next game, the Vikings clash with the Dawson-Bryant Hornets (Coal Grove, OH) in a non-league game, on Monday, March 25. Symmes Valley will attempt to improve on its 0-1 season record. The Hornets come into the game with a 1-1 record after their 13-4 non-league loss to Meigs (Pomeroy, OH).