Piper Pirates (Kansas City, KS) backers exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Paola Panthers (Paola, KS), 8-4 in a non-league game.

With the triumph, Piper moves its record to 1-0 on the year. The Pirates travel to Tonganoxie (Tonganoxie, KS) to clash with the Chieftains in a non-league game on Tuesday, April 5. The Chieftains come into the game with a record of 0-0.

In their next game, the Panthers clash with the Bonner Springs Braves (Bonner Springs, KS) in a non-league game, on Thursday, March 31. Paola will attempt to move on its 0-1 season record. The Braves come into the game with a 0-0 record after their 1-1 non-league Eudora (Eudora, KS).