The Keith Bears triumphed over the visiting Hatch Bobcats softball squad by a count of 22-12 in Friday's league challenge.

Next, the Bears play the Hatch Bobcats (Uniontown, AL) in a challenge, on Friday, April 11. Keith will attempt to upgrade on its 8-3 season record. The Bobcats enter the challenge with a 4-3 record after their 21-1 league win over Johnson (Thomaston, AL).

The Bobcats (5-5) will now prepare for their challenge against Keith (Orrville, AL). The Bears enter the challenge with a 7-3 record. In their last challenge, Keith overcame Dallas County (Plantersville, AL), 18-5, in a non-league challenge.