Alleghany Cougars (Covington, VA) backers left the game pleased Thursday as they saw their softball squad nudge the host James River Knights (Buchanan, VA), 9-7 in a non-league game.

With the triumph, Alleghany upgrades its record to 3-3 on the year. The Cougars host James River (Buchanan, VA) to play the Knights in a non-league game on Friday, April 18. The Knights enter the game with a record of 4-2. James River lost 13-3 in their recent non-league game against Cave Spring (Roanoke, VA)

The Knights now own a 4-3 record. They play next when they travel to Alleghany for a non-league game on Friday, April 18. James River will play a Cougars squad coming off a 25-5 non-league win over Patrick County (Stuart, VA). The Cougars record now stands at 2-3.