Helena Huskies (Helena, AL) backers exited the stadium thrilled Saturday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Haleyville Lions (Haleyville, AL), 7-6 in a non-league challenge.

The Huskies now own a 9-2 record. They take the field next when they travel to Pelham for a 6A Area 6 challenge on Tuesday, March 7.

With the loss, Haleyville falls to 2-4 on the campaign. The Lions travel to Gardendale (Gardendale, AL) to battle the Rockets in a non-league challenge on Saturday, March 4. The Rockets enter the challenge with a record of 1-3. Gardendale lost 4-2 in their recent non-league challenge against Chelsea (Chelsea, AL)