Holston Cavaliers (Damascus, VA) backers exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Patrick Henry Rebels (Glade Spring, VA), 7-5 in a league challenge.

The Cavaliers now own a 5-4 record. They take the field next when they host Northwood for a Hogoheegee challenge on Monday, April 24. Holston will battle a Panthers squad coming off a 11-0 league loss to Chilhowie (Chilhowie, VA). The Panthers record now stands at 0-8.

With the loss, Patrick Henry falls to 3-6 on the campaign. The Rebels host Unaka (Elizabethton, TN) to battle the Rangers in a non-league challenge on Friday, April 21. The Rangers enter the challenge with a record of 8-9. Unaka lost 8-1 in their recent non-league challenge against David Crockett (Jonesborough, TN)