Fort Chiswell Pioneers (Max Meadows, VA) backers exited the stadium thrilled Monday as they saw their softball squad achieve victory over the visiting Bland County Bears (Rocky Gap, VA), 19-0 in a league challenge.

The Pioneers now own a 12-8 record. They take the field next when they host George Wythe for a Mountain Empire challenge on Wednesday, May 15. Fort Chiswell will face a Maroons squad coming off a 9-5 league win over Galax (Galax, VA). The Maroons record now stands at 13-4.

With the loss, Bland County falls to 1-15 on the campaign.