Madison Patriots (Marshall, NC) backers exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they saw their softball squad run past the host Rosman Tigers (Rosman, NC), 16-1 in a league challenge.

The Patriots now own a 5-3 record. They take the field next when they host Draughn for a Western Highlands 1A/2A challenge on Tuesday, April 9. Madison will battle a Wildcats squad coming off a 8-6 non-league loss to East Burke (Connelly Springs, NC). The Wildcats record now stands at 9-4.

With the loss, Rosman falls to 4-3 on the campaign. The Tigers host Owen (Black Mountain, NC) to battle the Warhorses in a Western Highlands 1A/2A challenge on Monday, April 8. The Warhorses enter the challenge with a record of 8-2. Owen won 7-3 in their recent league challenge against Mountain Heritage (Burnsville, NC)