Patrick Henry Rebels (Glade Spring, VA) fans exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Northwood Panthers (Saltville, VA), 8-1 in a league challenge.

The Rebels now sport a 3-5 record. They take the field next when they travel to Holston for a Hogoheegee challenge on Thursday, April 20. Patrick Henry will face a Cavaliers squad coming off a 7-3 league win over Rural Retreat (Rural Retreat, VA). The Cavaliers record now stands at 4-4.

With the loss, Northwood falls to 0-7 on the campaign. The Panthers host Chilhowie (Chilhowie, VA) to face the Warriors in a Hogoheegee challenge on Thursday, April 20. The Warriors enter the challenge with a record of 4-4. Chilhowie won 14-4 in their recent non-league challenge against Honaker (Honaker, VA)