Plainview Bears (Rainsville, AL) backers exited the stadium thrilled Monday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Sardis Lions (Boaz, AL), 14-7 in a non-league challenge.

The Bears now own a 10-5 record. They take the field next when they host Geraldine for a challenge on Thursday, April 4.

With the loss, Sardis falls to 11-7 on the campaign. The Lions travel to Southside (Gadsden, AL) to face the Panthers in a 5A Area 13 challenge on Thursday, April 4. The Panthers enter the challenge with a record of 18-6. Southside lost 6-2 in their recent non-league challenge against Hewitt-Trussville (Trussville, AL)