Tishomingo County Braves (Iuka, MS) backers exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Wheeler Eagles (Wheeler, MS), 7-4 in a non-league challenge.

The Braves now own a 26-3 record. They take the field next when they host Houston for a non-league challenge on Friday, April 19. Tishomingo County will battle a Hilltoppers squad coming off a 21-0 league win over Greenwood (Greenwood, MS). The Hilltoppers record now stands at 15-12.

With the loss, Wheeler falls to 11-8 on the campaign. The Eagles host Thrasher (Booneville, MS) to battle the Rebels in a 1A Region 1 challenge on Wednesday, April 17. The Rebels enter the challenge with a record of 3-9.