Emmaus Hornets (Emmaus, PA) backers exited the stadium thrilled Wednesday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Freedom Patriots (Bethlehem, PA), 8-4 in a league challenge.

The Hornets now own a 9-2 record. They take the field next when they travel to Easton Area for a Eastern Pennsylvania Conference challenge on Thursday, April 21. Emmaus will battle a Rovers squad coming off a 12-4 league loss to Nazareth Area (Nazareth, PA). The Rovers record now stands at 3-4.

With the loss, Freedom falls to 4-4 on the campaign. The Patriots host Non Varsity Opponent (, ) to battle the in a non-league challenge on Thursday, April 21. The enter the challenge with a record of 37-61.