Tinora Rams (Defiance, OH) backers exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Paulding Panthers (Paulding, OH), 1-0 in a non-league challenge.

The Rams now own a 6-0 record. They take the field next when they host Liberty Center for a non-league challenge on Tuesday, May 3.

With the loss, Paulding falls to 7-4 on the campaign. The Panthers host Van Wert (Van Wert, OH) to face the Cougars in a non-league challenge on Monday, May 2. The Cougars enter the challenge with a record of 5-7. Van Wert won 16-3 in their recent league challenge against Shawnee (Lima, OH)