Mead Panthers (Spokane, WA) backers exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Ridgeline Falcons (Liberty Lake, WA), 8-6 in a league challenge.

The Panthers now own a 10-4 record. They take the field next when they travel to University for a 2A/3A/4A Greater Spokane challenge on Tuesday, April 23. Mead will battle a Titans squad coming off a 17-0 league win over Central Valley (Spokane Valley, WA). The Titans record now stands at 14-0.

With the loss, Ridgeline moves to 6-7 on the season. The Falcons host Cheney (Cheney, WA) to face the Blackhawks in a 2A/3A/4A Greater Spokane match on Tuesday, April 23. The Blackhawks go into the match with a record of 8-6. Cheney won 8-1 in their recent league match against Lewis & Clark (Spokane, WA)