Lafayette County Cougars (Stamps, AR) backers left the game pleased Friday as they saw their softball squad nudge the host Strong Bulldogs (Strong, AR), 10-9 in a league game.

With the victory, Lafayette County advances its record to 2-6 on the campaign. The Cougars travel to Columbia Christian (Magnolia, AR) to battle the Crusaders in a 1A Region 8 bout on Monday, April 14. The Crusaders go into the bout with a record of 5-8. Columbia Christian lost 5-0 in their recent league bout against Bearden (Bearden, AR)

In their next game, the Bulldogs battle the Hermitage Hermits (Hermitage, AR) in a 1A Region 8 bout, on Monday, April 14. Strong will attempt to advance on its 0-8 season record. The Hermits go into the bout with a 3-8 record after their 16-0 league loss to Taylor (Taylor, AR).