Richland Raiders (Lynnville, TN) backers exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Columbia Central Lions (Columbia, TN), 13-12 in a non-league challenge.

The Raiders now own a 2-3 record. They take the field next when they travel to Mt. Pleasant for a non-league challenge on Friday, April 22. Richland will battle a Tigers squad coming off a 12-4 league loss to Loretto (Loretto, TN). The Tigers record now stands at 0-6.

With the loss, Columbia Central falls to 11-10 on the campaign. The Lions travel to Independence (Thompson's Station, TN) to battle the Eagles in a 4A District 12 challenge on Friday, April 22. The Eagles enter the challenge with a record of 6-11. Independence lost 6-3 in their recent league challenge against Summit (Spring Hill, TN)