Olentangy Braves (Lewis Center, OH) backers exited the stadium thrilled Monday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Hilliard Darby Panthers (Hilliard, OH), 11-8 in a league challenge.

The Braves now own a 6-3 record. They take the field next when they travel to Olentangy Berlin for a Ohio Capital - Cardinal challenge on Tuesday, April 23. Olentangy will battle a Bears squad coming off a 8-0 league win over Dublin Jerome (Dublin, OH). The Bears record now stands at 8-7.

With the loss, Hilliard Darby falls to 6-8 on the campaign. The Panthers host Central Crossing (Grove City, OH) to battle the Comets in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, April 23. The Comets enter the challenge with a record of 5-7.