Kate Duncan Smith DAR Patriots (Grant, AL) fans exited the stadium thrilled Monday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Athens Bible Trojans (Athens, AL), 8-7 in a non-league challenge.

The Patriots now sport a 8-6 record. They take the field next when they host New Hope for a 4A Area 14 challenge on Thursday, April 7. Kate Duncan Smith DAR will face a Indians squad coming off a 11-2 league loss to North Jackson (Stevenson, AL). The Indians record now stands at 2-11.

With the loss, Athens Bible falls to 6-4 on the campaign. The Trojans host Lindsay Lane Christian Academy (Athens, AL) to face the in a 1A Area 15 challenge on Thursday, April 7. The enter the challenge with a record of 4-5. Lindsay Lane Christian Academy won 27-1 in their recent league challenge against Woodville (Woodville, AL)