Hackleburg Panthers (Hackleburg, AL) backers exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Marion County Red Raiders (Guin, AL), 7-1 in a non-league challenge.

The Panthers now own a 25-14 record. They take the field next when they host Phillips for a non-league challenge on Monday, April 29. Hackleburg will battle a Bears squad coming off a 15-1 non-league loss to Cherokee (Cherokee, AL). The Bears record now stands at 1-25.

With the loss, Marion County falls to 8-19 on the campaign. The Red raiders host Hubbertville (Fayette, AL) to battle the Lions in a non-league challenge on Monday, April 29. The Lions enter the challenge with a record of 4-16.