Ayer Shirley Panthers (Ayer, MA) backers exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they saw their softball squad run past the visiting West Boylston Lions (West Boylston, MA), 14-1 in a league challenge.

The Panthers now own a 3-0 record. They take the field next when they travel to Maynard for a Midland-Wachusett D challenge on Tuesday, April 23.

With the loss, West Boylston falls to 1-2 on the campaign. The Lions host Maynard (Maynard, MA) to battle the Tigers in a Midland-Wachusett D challenge on Saturday, April 20. The Tigers enter the challenge with a record of 2-1. Maynard lost 6-5 in their recent league challenge against Gardner (Gardner, MA)