Pikeville Panthers (Pikeville, KY) supporters left the game thrilled Monday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Tug Valley Panthers (Williamson, WV), 7-2 in a non-league game.

With the triumph, Pikeville improves its record to 5-9 on the year. The Panthers travel to Perry County Central (Hazard, KY) to play the Commodores in a non-league game on Tuesday, April 15. The Commodores enter the game with a record of 9-5. Perry County Central lost 11-7 in their recent non-league game against Oldham County (Buckner, KY)

The Panthers now hold a 6-4 record. They play next when they travel to Huntington for a non-league game on Friday, April 18. Tug Valley will play a Highlanders squad coming off a 8-0 non-league loss to Buffalo (Buffalo, WV). The Highlanders record now stands at 2-13.