Baxter Springs Lions (Baxter Springs, KS) backers exited the stadium thrilled Monday as they saw their softball squad nip the host St. Mary's-Colgan Panthers (Pittsburg, KS), 7-6 in a non-league challenge.

The Lions now own a 1-3 record. They take the field next when they host Jasper for a non-league challenge on Tuesday, April 9. Baxter Springs will battle a Eagles squad coming off a 9-7 league win over College Heights Christian (Joplin, MO). The Eagles record now stands at 11-8.

With the loss, St. Mary's-Colgan falls to 1-2 on the campaign. The Panthers host Independence (Independence, KS) to battle the Bulldogs in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, April 9. The Bulldogs enter the challenge with a record of 7-0. Independence won 12-6 in their recent non-league challenge against Field Kindley (Coffeyville, KS)