Russellville Cyclones (Russellville, AR) backers exited the stadium thrilled Monday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Pottsville Apaches (Pottsville, AR), 2-1 in a non-league challenge.

The Cyclones now own a 8-13 record. They take the field next when they travel to Siloam Springs for a 5A West challenge on Tuesday, April 16. Russellville will battle a Panthers squad coming off a 11-0 non-league loss to Harrison (Harrison, AR). The Panthers record now stands at 6-14.

With the loss, Pottsville falls to 16-6 on the campaign. The Apaches host Fountain Lake (Hot Springs National Park, AR) to battle the Cobras in a 4A Region 4 challenge on Tuesday, April 16. The Cobras enter the challenge with a record of 7-5. Fountain Lake lost 18-3 in their recent league challenge against Clarksville (Clarksville, AR)