Iola Mustangs (Iola, KS) backers exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Paola Panthers (Paola, KS), 4-3 in a non-league challenge.

The Mustangs now own a 7-7 record. They take the field next when they host Osawatomie for a non-league challenge on Tuesday, April 16. Iola will battle a Trojans squad coming off a 16-6 non-league loss to Central Heights (Richmond, KS). The Trojans record now stands at 1-10.

With the loss, Paola falls to 0-9 on the campaign. The Panthers travel to Prairie View (La Cygne, KS) to battle the Buffalos in a non-league challenge on Monday, April 15. The Buffalos enter the challenge with a record of 4-3. Prairie View lost 3-0 in their recent non-league challenge against Frontenac (Frontenac, KS)