Wicksburg Panthers (Newton, AL) backers exited the stadium thrilled Monday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Ariton Purple Cats (Ariton, AL), 5-2 in a non-league challenge.

The Panthers now own a 9-4 record. They take the field next when they travel to Ariton for a non-league challenge on Monday, March 7.

With the loss, Ariton falls to 4-3 on the campaign. The Purple cats host Wicksburg (Newton, AL) to battle the Panthers in a non-league challenge on Monday, March 7. The Panthers enter the challenge with a record of 7-4. Wicksburg won 16-0 in their recent non-league challenge against Daleville (Daleville, AL)