The Howard Lions softball team scored 12 runs and limited the host Long Reach Lightning to 2 in the Lions league triumph on Friday.

With the triumph, Howard improves its record to 7-6 on the year. The Lions host Wilde Lake (Columbia, MD) to clash with the Wildecats in a Howard County game on Monday, April 29. The Wildecats come into the game with a record of 1-19. Wilde Lake lost 19-3 in their recent league game against Atholton (Columbia, MD)

In their next game, the Lightning clash with the River Hill Hawks (Clarksville, MD) in a Howard County game, on Monday, April 29. Long Reach will attempt to improve on its 8-4 season record. The Hawks come into the game with a 11-7 record after their 7-1 league win over Centennial (Ellicott City, MD).