Harding Skippers (Fairport Harbor, OH) backers exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Bristol Panthers (Bristolville, OH), 14-10 in a league challenge.

The Skippers now own a 2-7 record. They take the field next when they host St. John for a Northeastern Athletic challenge on Wednesday, April 24. Harding will battle a Fighting Herald squad coming off a 12-4 league win over Windham (Windham, OH). The Fighting Herald record now stands at 4-4.

With the loss, Bristol falls to 3-7 on the campaign. The Panthers host Newton Falls (Newton Falls, OH) to battle the Tigers in a non-league challenge on Thursday, April 25. The Tigers enter the challenge with a record of 4-12. Newton Falls won 14-11 in their recent league challenge against Memorial (Campbell, OH)