The Hickory Grove Christian Lions (Charlotte, NC) softball nipped the visiting Piedmont Community Charter Patriots (Gastonia, NC), 2-1 in Monday's non-league contest.

With the triumph, Hickory Grove Christian moves its record to 12-9 on the year. The Lions host Greater Cabarrus Stallions (Concord, NC) to play the Stallions in a non-league contest on Tuesday, April 25. The Stallions come into the contest with a record of 2-4. Greater Cabarrus Stallions lost 15-0 in their recent non-league contest against Hickory Grove Christian (Charlotte, NC)

In their next game, the Patriots play the Apprentice Academy Red Wolves (Monroe, NC) in a Metro Eight 1A contest, on Thursday, April 27. Piedmont Community Charter will attempt to move on its 7-7 season record.