Oviedo Lions (Oviedo, FL) backers exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting East Ridge Knights (Clermont, FL), 8-7 in a non-league challenge.

The Lions now own a 8-9 record. They take the field next when they travel to Hagerty for a non-league challenge on Wednesday, April 17. Oviedo will battle a Huskies squad coming off a 2-1 non-league win over Lake Brantley (Altamonte Springs, FL). The Huskies record now stands at 17-4.

With the loss, East Ridge falls to 15-6 on the campaign. The Knights host Winter Springs (Winter Springs, FL) to battle the Bears in a non-league challenge on Thursday, April 18. The Bears enter the challenge with a record of 9-10. Winter Springs won 12-3 in their recent non-league challenge against Winter Park (Winter Park, FL)