Royal Valley Panthers (Hoyt, KS) fans exited the stadium thrilled Monday as they saw their softball squad achieve victory over the host Hiawatha Red Hawks (Hiawatha, KS), 16-5 in a non-league challenge.

The Panthers now sport a 4-3 record. They take the field next when they host Perry-Lecompton for a non-league challenge on Thursday, April 21.

With the loss, Hiawatha falls to 0-4 on the campaign. The Red hawks travel to Riverside [Wathena/Elwood] (Wathena, KS) to face the Cyclones in a non-league challenge on Thursday, April 21. The Cyclones enter the challenge with a record of 3-4. Riverside [Wathena/Elwood] lost 19-4 in their recent non-league challenge against Jefferson West (Meriden, KS)