The Marion Patriots the visiting Paragould Rams softball squad by a count of 9-6 in Tuesday's league challenge.

Next, the Patriots meet the Paragould Rams (Paragould, AR) in a 5A East challenge, on Tuesday, April 15. Marion will attempt to upgrade on its 14-8 season record.

The Rams (5-10) will now prepare for their challenge against Marion (Marion, AR). The Patriots enter the 5A East challenge with a 12-8 record. In their last challenge, Marion edged Wynne (Wynne, AR), 11-10, in a non-league challenge.