Bakersfield Lions (Bakersfield, MO) fans exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Dora Falcons (Dora, MO), 17-13 in a league challenge.

The Lions now sport a 4-3 record. They take the field next when they host Summersville for a Class 1 District 4 challenge on Friday, April 5.

The Falcons now sport a 1-4 record. They play next when they travel to Willow Springs for a non-league battle on Saturday, April 6. Dora will meet a Bears squad coming off a 19-6 non-league win over Salem (Salem, MO). The Bears record now stands at 9-2.