Kountze Lions (Kountze, TX) backers exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they saw their softball squad run past the host Hardin Hornets (Hardin, TX), 12-0 in a league challenge.

The Lions now own a 24-4 record. They take the field next when they host Buna for a 3A Region III District 22 challenge on Tuesday, April 2. Kountze will face a Cougars squad coming off a 10-1 league win over Kirbyville (Kirbyville, TX). The Cougars record now stands at 3-4.

With the loss, Hardin falls to 0-6 on the campaign. The Hornets host Warren (Warren, TX) to face the Warriors in a 3A Region III District 22 challenge on Tuesday, April 2. The Warriors enter the challenge with a record of 1-8. Warren lost 17-1 in their recent league challenge against East Chambers (Winnie, TX)