McDowell Titans (Marion, NC) supporters left the game thrilled Thursday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting R-S Central Hilltoppers (Rutherfordton, NC), 7-0 in a non-league game.

With the triumph, McDowell improves its record to 8-7 on the year. The Titans host Enka (Enka, NC) to play the Jets in a The Mountain 3A/4A game on Tuesday, April 22. The Jets enter the game with a record of 16-1. Enka won 21-0 in their recent league game against T.C. Roberson (Asheville, NC)

The Hilltoppers now hold a 13-5 record. They play next when they host Brevard for a Mountain Foothills Seven 1A/2A game on Tuesday, April 22. R-S Central will play a Blue Devils squad coming off a 8-3 league win over Polk County (Columbus, NC). The Blue Devils record now stands at 13-5.