The Mountain Heritage Cougars softball team scored 15 runs and limited the host Avery County Vikings to 0 in the Cougars league triumph on Saturday.

With the triumph, Mountain Heritage moves its record to 3-3 on the year. The Cougars travel to Mitchell (Bakersville, NC) to clash with the Mountaineers in a Western Highlands 1A/2A game on Tuesday, April 16. The Mountaineers come into the game with a record of 0-9. Mitchell lost 18-0 in their recent league game against Madison (Marshall, NC)

In their next game, the Vikings clash with the Madison Patriots (Marshall, NC) in a Western Highlands 1A/2A game, on Tuesday, April 16. Avery County will attempt to move on its 2-8 season record. The Patriots come into the game with a 6-5 record after their 18-0 league win over Mitchell (Bakersville, NC).