Lamar Tigers (Lamar, MO) fans exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Purdy Eagles (Purdy, MO), 5-3 in a non-league challenge.

The Tigers now sport a 8-8 record. They take the field next when they host Springfield Catholic for a non-league challenge on Friday, April 12. Lamar will face a Fighting Irish squad coming off a 6-0 non-league loss to East Newton (Granby, MO). The Fighting Irish record now stands at 8-3.

With the loss, Purdy falls to 7-7 on the campaign. The Eagles host Exeter (Exeter, MO) to face the Tigers in a Class 1 District 5 challenge on Friday, April 12. The Tigers enter the challenge with a record of 9-8. Exeter won 11-1 in their recent league challenge against Wheaton (Wheaton, MO)