Independence Patriots (Coal City, WV) supporters left the game thrilled Thursday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Letcher County Central Cougars / Lady Cougars (Whitesburg, KY), 13-6 in a non-league game.

With the triumph, Independence improves its record to 11-1 on the year. The Patriots travel to Russell (Russell, KY) to face the Red Devils in a non-league game on Friday, April 4. The Red Devils enter the game with a record of 3-6. Russell lost 10-0 in their recent non-league game against Bullitt East (Mt. Washington, KY)

The Cougars / Lady Cougars now hold a 6-6 record. They play next when they travel to East Carter for a non-league game on Friday, April 4. Letcher County Central will face a Raiders squad coming off a 13-1 non-league loss to Lake Park (Roselle, IL). The Raiders record now stands at 10-2.