Freedom Patriots (Bethlehem, PA) backers exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Pottsville Crimson Tide (Pottsville, PA), 16-15 in a non-league challenge.

The Patriots now own a 10-6 record.

With the loss, Pottsville falls to 10-9 on the campaign. The Crimson tide host Blue Mountain (Schuylkill Haven, PA) to face the Eagles in a Schuylkill I challenge on Wednesday, May 11. The Eagles enter the challenge with a record of 17-2. Blue Mountain won 13-0 in their recent league challenge against Jim Thorpe (Jim Thorpe, PA)