Palmer Panthers (Palmer, MA) backers left the game pleased Thursday as they saw their softball squad nudge the visiting Sabis International Bulldogs (Springfield, MA), 16-15 in a league bout.

The Panthers (2-3) will now prepare for their bout against Holyoke (Holyoke, MA). The Purple Knights go into the PVIAC - Bi County bout with a 1-1 record. In their last bout, Holyoke was nipped by Central (Springfield, MA), 24-2, in a non-league bout.

In their next game, the Bulldogs battle the Central Golden Eagles (Springfield, MA) in a PVIAC - Bi County bout, on Friday, April 11. Sabis International will attempt to advance on its 1-2 season record. The Golden Eagles go into the bout with a 2-0 record after their 24-2 non-league win over Holyoke (Holyoke, MA).