Carroll Patriots (Dayton, OH) backers exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Greeneview Rams (Jamestown, OH), 7-6 in a non-league challenge.

The Patriots now own a 4-8 record. They take the field next when they host Chaminade Julienne Catholic for a Greater Catholic - Coed challenge on Friday, April 26. Carroll will battle a Eagles squad coming off a 19-3 league loss to Badin (Hamilton, OH). The Eagles record now stands at 1-7.

With the loss, Greeneview falls to 10-7 on the campaign. The Rams host Mechanicsburg (Mechanicsburg, OH) to battle the Indians in a non-league challenge on Friday, April 26. The Indians enter the challenge with a record of 10-2. Mechanicsburg lost 12-6 in their recent league challenge against Fairbanks (Milford Center, OH)