Luverne Tigers (Luverne, AL) backers left the game pleased Thursday as they saw their softball squad nudge the host Ariton Purple Cats (Ariton, AL), 11-7 in a non-league game.

With the triumph, Luverne upgrades its record to 7-8 on the year. The Tigers host Brantley (Brantley, AL) to play the Bulldogs in a non-league game on Thursday, April 25. The Bulldogs enter the game with a record of 16-13.

The Purple Cats now own a 18-16 record. They play next when they host New Brockton for a non-league game on Tuesday, April 23. Ariton will play a Gamecocks squad coming off a 14-4 non-league loss to Carroll (Ozark, AL). The Gamecocks record now stands at 6-19.