Silsbee Tigers (Silsbee, TX) backers exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Jasper Bulldogs (Jasper, TX), 17-15 in a league challenge.

The Tigers now own a 15-12 record. They take the field next when they travel to West Orange-Stark for a 4A Region III District 19 challenge on Friday, April 12.

With the loss, Jasper falls to 3-10 on the campaign. The Bulldogs host Little Cypress-Mauriceville (Orange, TX) to battle the Bears in a 4A Region III District 19 challenge on Friday, April 12. The Bears enter the challenge with a record of 21-7. Little Cypress-Mauriceville won 11-7 in their recent league challenge against Lumberton (Lumberton, TX)