Belpre Golden Eagles (Belpre, OH) backers exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they saw their softball squad run past the host Federal Hocking Lancers (Stewart, OH), 16-7 in a league challenge.

The Golden Eagles now own a 9-2 record. They take the field next when they travel to Waterford for a Tri-Valley - Hocking challenge on Saturday, April 20. Belpre will battle a Wildcats squad coming off a 9-2 league loss to Southern (Racine, OH). The Wildcats record now stands at 3-1.

With the loss, Federal Hocking falls to 0-11 on the campaign. The Lancers host Eastern (Reedsville, OH) to battle the Eagles in a Tri-Valley - Hocking challenge on Wednesday, April 24. The Eagles enter the challenge with a record of 2-3.