National Trail Blazers (New Paris, OH) supporters left the game thrilled Saturday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Carroll Patriots (Dayton, OH), 9-8 in a non-league game.

With the triumph, National Trail improves its record to 4-5 on the year. The Blazers travel to Preble Shawnee (Camden, OH) to face the Arrows in a Western Ohio Athletic game on Tuesday, April 15. The Arrows enter the game with a record of 0-3. Preble Shawnee lost 5-4 in their recent league game against Arcanum (Arcanum, OH)

The Patriots now hold a 2-4 record. They play next when they host Belmont for a non-league game on Tuesday, April 15.