Latexo Tigers (Latexo, TX) supporters left the game pleased Tuesday as they saw their softball squad nudge the visiting Leon Cougars (Jewett, TX), 8-7 in a league game.

With the triumph, Latexo improves its record to 3-3 on the year. The Tigers travel to Oakwood (Oakwood, TX) to play the Panthers in a 2A Region IV District 25 game on Friday, March 7. The Panthers enter the game with a record of 3-2. Oakwood lost 8-2 in their recent league game against Grapeland (Grapeland, TX)

The Cougars now hold a 2-8 record. They play next when they host Centerville for a 2A Region IV District 25 game on Friday, March 7. Leon will play a Tigers squad coming off a 18-0 non-league loss to Lovelady (Lovelady, TX). The Tigers record now stands at 0-5.