Licking Wildcats (Licking, MO) backers exited the stadium thrilled Monday as they saw their softball squad achieve victory over the visiting Winona Wildcats (Winona, MO), 25-15 in a non-league challenge.

The Wildcats now own a 1-0 record. They take the field next when they host Plato for a District 8 challenge on Thursday, March 31.

With the loss, Winona falls to 0-4 on the campaign. The Wildcats host Summersville (Summersville, MO) to face the Wildcats in a District 3 challenge on Tuesday, March 29. The Wildcats enter the challenge with a record of 0-0.