Horatio Lions (Horatio, AR) backers exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Murfreesboro Rattlers (Murfreesboro, AR), 8-1 in a league challenge.

The Lions now own a 17-5 record. They take the field next when they host Genoa Central for a non-league challenge on Monday, April 22. Horatio will battle a Dragons squad coming off a 6-2 non-league win over Harmony Grove (Benton, AR). The Dragons record now stands at 11-8.

With the loss, Murfreesboro falls to 9-6 on the campaign.