Fairbanks Panthers (Milford Center, OH) supporters left the game thrilled Saturday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Jonathan Alder Pioneers (Plain City, OH), 12-9 in a non-league game.

With the triumph, Fairbanks improves its record to 12-1 on the year. The Panthers host Northeastern (Springfield, OH) to play the Jets in a Ohio Heritage North game on Monday, April 21. The Jets enter the game with a record of 7-9. Northeastern lost 4-2 in their recent non-league game against Grove City Christian (Grove City, OH)

The Pioneers now hold a 8-8 record. They play next when they travel to Bellefontaine for a Central Buckeye - Kenton Trail game on Monday, April 21. Jonathan Alder will play a Chieftains squad coming off a 12-2 league loss to Kenton Ridge (Springfield, OH). The Chieftains record now stands at 3-9.