Izard County Cougars (Brockwell, AR) supporters left the game thrilled Friday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Cotter Warriors (Cotter, AR), 5-1 in a non-league game.

With the triumph, Izard County improves its record to 10-5 on the year. The Cougars host Cedar Ridge (Newark, AR) to play the Timberwolves in a 2A Region 2 game on Monday, April 14. The Timberwolves enter the game with a record of 7-6. Cedar Ridge lost 10-5 in their recent league game against Sloan-Hendrix (Imboden, AR)

The Warriors now hold a 11-5 record. They play next when they travel to Alpena for a 2A Region 1 game on Thursday, April 17.