Kenton Ridge Cougars (Springfield, OH) backers exited the stadium thrilled Wednesday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Jonathan Alder Pioneers (Plain City, OH), 7-2 in a league challenge.

The Cougars now own a 17-2 record. They take the field next when they travel to Symmes Valley for a non-league challenge on Friday, April 26.

With the loss, Jonathan Alder falls to 12-4 on the campaign. The Pioneers host Tecumseh (New Carlisle, OH) to face the Arrows in a Central Buckeye - Mad River challenge on Thursday, April 25. The Arrows enter the challenge with a record of 6-4. Tecumseh won 7-4 in their recent league challenge against Urbana (Urbana, OH)