Pine Valley Central Panthers (South Dayton, NY) backers exited the stadium thrilled Wednesday as they saw their softball squad run past the visiting Franklinville Panthers (Franklinville, NY), 18-3 in a non-league challenge.

The Panthers now own a 6-8 record. They take the field next when they travel to North Collins for a non-league challenge on Thursday, May 19. Pine Valley Central will battle a Eagles squad coming off a 13-12 non-league win over Salamanca (Salamanca, NY). The Eagles record now stands at 2-4.

With the loss, Franklinville falls to 0-3 on the campaign.