The Searcy Lions triumphed over the host Nettleton Raiders softball squad by a count of 9-3 in Tuesday's league challenge.

Next, the Lions play the Nettleton Raiders (Jonesboro, AR) in a 5A East challenge, on Tuesday, April 1. Searcy will attempt to upgrade on its 7-5 season record. The Raiders enter the challenge with a 3-6 record after their 11-1 non-league loss to Rivercrest (Wilson, AR).

The Raiders (3-8) will now prepare for their challenge against Searcy (Searcy, AR). The Lions enter the 5A East challenge with a 5-5 record. In their last challenge, Searcy was routed by Sylvan Hills (Sherwood, AR), 10-5, in a non-league challenge.