East Forsyth Eagles (Kernersville, NC) fans exited the stadium thrilled Monday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting South Columbus Stallions (Tabor City, NC), 9-8 in a non-league challenge.

The Eagles now sport a 7-4 record. They take the field next when they host McMichael for a non-league challenge on Tuesday, April 2. East Forsyth will face a Phoenix squad coming off a 7-1 non-league loss to Scotland (Laurinburg, NC). The Phoenix record now stands at 11-2.

With the loss, South Columbus falls to 6-5 on the campaign. The Stallions travel to Oak Grove (Winston-Salem, NC) to face the Grizzlies in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, April 2. The Grizzlies enter the challenge with a record of 11-0. Oak Grove won 1-0 in their recent non-league challenge against West Stanly (Oakboro, NC)