Sacred Heart Crusaders (Hattiesburg, MS) backers left the game pleased Tuesday as they saw their softball squad nudge the host Salem Wildcats (Tylertown, MS), 3-1 in a league game.

With the triumph, Sacred Heart upgrades its record to 10-2 on the year. The Crusaders host East Marion (Columbia, MS) to play the Eagles in a 1A Region 8 game on Thursday, April 3. The Eagles enter the game with a record of 5-8. East Marion lost 10-4 in their recent league game against Lumberton (Lumberton, MS)

The Wildcats now own a 9-9 record. They play next when they host Resurrection Catholic for a 1A Region 8 game on Thursday, April 3. Salem will play a Eagles squad coming off a 8-1 league loss to East Marion (Columbia, MS). The Eagles record now stands at 0-8.