Independence Bulldogs (Independence, KS) backers exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Fort Scott Tigers (Fort Scott, KS), 9-7 in a non-league challenge.

The Bulldogs now own a 9-3 record. They take the field next when they travel to Fort Scott for a Southeast Kansas challenge on Tuesday, April 18. Independence will battle a Tigers squad coming off a 3-1 non-league win over Pittsburg (Pittsburg, KS). The Tigers record now stands at 4-5.

With the loss, Fort Scott falls to 5-6 on the campaign. The Tigers host Independence (Independence, KS) to battle the Bulldogs in a Southeast Kansas challenge on Tuesday, April 18. The Bulldogs enter the challenge with a record of 8-2. Independence lost 10-4 in their recent league challenge against Labette County (Altamont, KS)