Inspiration Academy Lions (Bradenton, FL) backers exited the stadium thrilled Monday as they saw their softball squad run past the host Lemon Bay Manta Rays (Englewood, FL), 10-1 in a non-league challenge.

The Lions now own a 12-9 record. They take the field next when they host Manatee for a non-league challenge on Wednesday, April 27. Inspiration Academy will battle a Hurricanes squad coming off a 6-1 non-league win over Cardinal Mooney (Sarasota, FL). The Hurricanes record now stands at 12-10.

With the loss, Lemon Bay falls to 10-7 on the campaign. The Manta rays travel to DeSoto County (Arcadia, FL) to battle the Bulldogs in a 3A District 12 challenge on Thursday, April 28. The Bulldogs enter the challenge with a record of 11-10. DeSoto County lost 11-9 in their recent non-league challenge against Lake Placid (Lake Placid, FL)