Hayden Wildcats (Hayden, AL) backers exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Pelham Panthers (Pelham, AL), 4-3 in a non-league challenge.

The Wildcats now own a 11-3 record. They take the field next when they host Curry for a non-league challenge on Tuesday, April 19.

With the loss, Pelham falls to 3-22 on the campaign. The Panthers travel to Briarwood Christian (Birmingham, AL) to battle the Lions in a non-league challenge on Monday, April 18. The Lions enter the challenge with a record of 3-16. Briarwood Christian lost 10-0 in their recent league challenge against Chelsea (Chelsea, AL)