Ider Hornets (Ider, AL) backers exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Sylvania Rams (Sylvania, AL), 12-11 in a non-league challenge.

The Hornets now own a 13-8 record. They take the field next when they travel to Geraldine for a non-league challenge on Friday, April 15. Ider will battle a Bulldogs squad coming off a 15-0 league loss to Hokes Bluff (Hokes Bluff, AL). The Bulldogs record now stands at 11-5.

With the loss, Sylvania falls to 9-15 on the campaign. The Rams host Valley Head (Valley Head, AL) to battle the Tigers in a non-league challenge on Friday, April 15. The Tigers enter the challenge with a record of 3-9. Valley Head lost 19-8 in their recent league challenge against Gaylesville (Gaylesville, AL)