Searcy Lions (Searcy, AR) supporters left the game pleased Tuesday as they saw their softball squad thwart the host Nettleton Raiders (Jonesboro, AR), 20-5 in a league match.

The Lions (7-2) will now prepare for their match against Nettleton (Jonesboro, AR). The Raiders enter the 5A East challenge with a 2-6 record. In their last challenge, Nettleton was routed by Hoxie (Hoxie, AR), 4-3, in a non-league challenge.

The Raiders (2-8) will now prepare for their challenge against Searcy (Searcy, AR). The Lions enter the 5A East challenge with a 5-2 record. In their last challenge, Searcy was routed by Sylvan Hills (Sherwood, AR), 12-2, in a non-league challenge.