Providence Academy Patriots (Rogers, AR) backers left the game pleased Saturday as they saw their softball squad nudge the host Ozark Hillbillies (Ozark, AR), 2-1 in a non-league game.

With the triumph, Providence Academy upgrades its record to 8-5 on the year. The Patriots host Greenland (Greenland, AR) to play the Pirates in a 3A Region 1 game on Monday, April 14. The Pirates enter the game with a record of 15-4. Greenland won 9-4 in their recent non-league game against Green Forest (Green Forest, AR)

The Hillbillies now own a 8-6 record. They play next when they travel to Alma for a non-league game on Monday, April 14. Ozark will play a Airedales squad coming off a 8-1 league loss to Siloam Springs (Siloam Springs, AR). The Airedales record now stands at 8-8.