Owensboro Catholic Aces (Owensboro, KY) backers exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Hancock County Hornets (Lewisport, KY), 5-0 in a non-league challenge.

The Aces now own a 7-5 record. They take the field next when they travel to Muhlenberg County for a non-league challenge on Saturday, April 15.

With the loss, Hancock County falls to 9-5 on the campaign. The Hornets travel to Breckinridge County (Harned, KY) to battle the Fighting Tigers in a District 11 challenge on Thursday, April 13. The Fighting Tigers enter the challenge with a record of 5-6. Breckinridge County lost 3-0 in their recent league challenge against Meade County (Brandenburg, KY)