Spring Hill Bears (Hope, AR) backers exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Hope Bobcats (Hope, AR), 6-5 in a non-league challenge.

The Bears now own a 5-10 record. They take the field next when they travel to Caddo Hills for a 2A Region 7 challenge on Friday, April 19. Spring Hill will battle a Indians squad coming off a 11-9 non-league loss to Cossatot River (Cove, AR). The Indians record now stands at 3-9.

With the loss, Hope falls to 10-14 on the campaign. The Bobcats host Magnolia (Magnolia, AR) to battle the Panthers in a 4A Region 7 challenge on Friday, April 19. The Panthers enter the challenge with a record of 10-6. Magnolia won 15-3 in their recent league challenge against Arkadelphia (Arkadelphia, AR)