Searcy Lions (Searcy, AR) backers exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Paragould Rams (Paragould, AR), 16-9 in a league challenge.

The Lions now own a 9-3 record. They take the field next when they host Paragould for a 5A East challenge on Tuesday, April 2. Searcy will battle a Rams squad coming off a 6-4 non-league win over Brookland (Brookland, AR). The Rams record now stands at 7-5.

With the loss, Paragould falls to 7-7 on the campaign. The Rams travel to Searcy (Searcy, AR) to battle the Lions in a 5A East challenge on Tuesday, April 2. The Lions enter the challenge with a record of 7-3. Searcy won 2-1 in their recent non-league challenge against Rivercrest (Wilson, AR)