Southside Panthers (Gadsden, AL) supporters left the game thrilled Thursday as they saw their softball squad topple the visiting Etowah Blue Devils (Attalla, AL), 16-3 in a non-league game.

With the triumph, Southside improves its record to 3-3 on the year. The Panthers travel to Thompson (Alabaster, AL) to play the Warriors in a non-league game on Friday, March 7. The Warriors enter the game with a record of 14-1. Thompson won 11-2 in their recent non-league game against Hewitt-Trussville (Trussville, AL)

The Blue Devils now hold a 6-7 record. They play next when they host Oneonta for a 4A Area 12 game on Tuesday, March 11.