Hope Christian Academy Lions (Starke, FL) backers exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Open Bible Christian (Valdosta, GA), 8-4 in a league challenge.

The Lions now own a 5-3 record. They take the field next when they host Old Plank Christian Academy for a Southeastern Christian challenge on Thursday, April 28. Hope Christian Academy will battle a Defenders squad coming off a 9-1 non-league win over First Coast Christian (Jacksonville, FL). The Defenders record now stands at 11-2.

With the loss, Open Bible Christian falls to 5-8 on the campaign. The travel to Brunswick Christian Academy (Brunswick, GA) to battle the Eagles in a Southeastern Christian challenge on Thursday, April 28. The Eagles enter the challenge with a record of 1-5. Brunswick Christian Academy lost 1-0 in their recent non-league challenge against First Christian (High Springs, FL)