Southeast Pirates (Ravenna, OH) backers exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Bristol Panthers (Bristolville, OH), 9-3 in a non-league challenge.

The Pirates now own a 5-3 record. They take the field next when they travel to Jackson-Milton for a non-league challenge on Friday, April 21. Southeast will battle a Bluejays squad coming off a 12-0 league win over Lowellville (Lowellville, OH). The Bluejays record now stands at 7-5.

With the loss, Bristol falls to 1-11 on the campaign. The Panthers host Harding (Fairport Harbor, OH) to battle the Skippers in a Northeastern Athletic challenge on Friday, April 21. The Skippers enter the challenge with a record of 0-5. Harding lost 9-2 in their recent league challenge against Lordstown (Warren, OH)