Heber Springs Panthers (Heber Springs, AR) backers exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Southside Southerners (Batesville, AR), 3-2 in a non-league challenge.

The Panthers now own a 4-1 record. They take the field next when they host Beebe for a non-league challenge on Thursday, March 7. Heber Springs will face a Badgers squad coming off a 12-4 non-league win over Stuttgart (Stuttgart, AR). The Badgers record now stands at 1-0.

With the loss, Southside falls to 2-3 on the campaign. The Southerners host Westside (Jonesboro, AR) to face the Warriors in a 4A Region 3 challenge on Wednesday, March 6. The Warriors enter the challenge with a record of 0-1.