Marvin Ridge Mavericks (Waxhaw, NC) backers exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Providence Panthers (Charlotte, NC), 9-2 in a non-league challenge.

The Mavericks now own a 1-0 record. They take the field next when they travel to Legion Collegiate Academy for a non-league challenge on Monday, March 11.

With the loss, Providence falls to 0-2 on the campaign. The Panthers travel to Cuthbertson (Waxhaw, NC) to face the Cavaliers in a non-league challenge on Monday, March 11. The Cavaliers enter the challenge with a record of 0-0. Cuthbertson 7-7 in their recent non-league challenge against Ardrey Kell (Charlotte, NC)