Palatka Panthers (Palatka, FL) backers exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Beachside Barracudas (St. Johns, FL), 12-8 in a non-league challenge.

The Panthers now own a 11-10 record. They take the field next when they travel to Crescent City for a non-league game on Monday, May 1. Palatka will clash with a Raiders team coming off a 14-3 non-league loss to Seabreeze (Daytona Beach, FL). The Raiders record now stands at 5-17.

In their next game, the Barracudas clash with the Keystone Heights Indians (Keystone Heights, FL) in a non-league game, on Monday, May 1. Beachside will attempt to improve on its 7-11 season record. The Indians come into the game with a 6-17 record after their 13-1 non-league loss to University Christian (Jacksonville, FL).