Bryant Hornets (Bryant, AR) backers exited the stadium thrilled Saturday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Benton Panthers (Benton, AR), 6-3 in a non-league challenge.

The Hornets now own a 6-0 record. They take the field next when they host Jonesboro for a 6A Central challenge on Monday, March 11.

With the loss, Benton falls to 3-1 on the campaign. The Panthers host Greenbrier (Greenbrier, AR) to battle the Panthers in a non-league challenge on Monday, March 11. The Panthers enter the challenge with a record of 4-3. Greenbrier lost 17-8 in their recent non-league challenge against Magnet Cove (Malvern, AR)