South Allegheny Gladiators (McKeesport, PA) backers exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Southmoreland Scotties (Alverton, PA), 6-4 in a league challenge.

The Gladiators now own a 5-2 record. They take the field next when they host Brownsville for a WPIAL 3A 3 challenge on Wednesday, April 13.

With the loss, Southmoreland falls to 0-1 on the campaign. The Scotties travel to Mt. Carmel Christian (Mount Pleasant, PA) to battle the in a non-league challenge on Wednesday, April 13. The enter the challenge with a record of 0-0.