Maryville Red Rebels (Maryville, TN) backers exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Grace Christian Academy Rams (Knoxville, TN), 14-12 in a non-league challenge.

The Red Rebels now own a 6-5 record. They take the field next when they host Powell for a non-league challenge on Monday, April 4. Maryville will battle a Panthers squad coming off a 7-3 non-league win over Halls (Knoxville, TN). The Panthers record now stands at 10-2.

With the loss, Grace Christian Academy falls to 7-7 on the campaign. The Rams travel to Union County (Maynardville, TN) to battle the Patriots in a non-league challenge on Friday, April 1. The Patriots enter the challenge with a record of 6-3. Union County won 11-0 in their recent league challenge against Cumberland Gap (Cumberland Gap, TN)