Kenton Ridge Cougars (Springfield, OH) backers exited the stadium thrilled Wednesday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Bellefontaine Chieftains (Bellefontaine, OH), 7-4 in a league challenge.

The Cougars now own a 12-7 record. They take the field next when they travel to Jonathan Alder for a Central Buckeye - Kenton Trail challenge on Thursday, May 5. Kenton Ridge will battle a Pioneers squad coming off a 12-2 league win over Shawnee (Springfield, OH). The Pioneers record now stands at 18-1.

With the loss, Bellefontaine falls to 7-7 on the campaign. The Chieftains travel to Tecumseh (New Carlisle, OH) to battle the Arrows in a Central Buckeye - Kenton Trail challenge on Thursday, May 5. The Arrows enter the challenge with a record of 5-10. Tecumseh lost 9-1 in their recent league challenge against London (London, OH)