West End Patriots (Walnut Grove, AL) supporters left the game pleased Friday as they saw their softball squad nudge the host Gaston Bulldogs (Gadsden, AL), 6-2 in a non-league game.

With the triumph, West End improves its record to 12-4 on the year. The Patriots travel to Cherokee County (Centre, AL) to play the Warriors in a non-league game on Saturday, April 5. The Warriors enter the game with a record of 15-1. Cherokee County won 7-6 in their recent non-league bout against Spring Garden (Spring Garden, AL)

In their next game, the Bulldogs clash with the Pleasant Valley Raiders (Jacksonville, AL) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, April 8. Gaston will attempt to advance on its 5-6 season record. The Raiders go into the bout with a 21-8 record after their 4-3 non-league win over White Plains (Anniston, AL).