Alma Panthers (Alma, MI) backers exited the stadium thrilled Saturday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Bridgman Bees (Bridgman, MI), 9-8 in a non-league challenge.

The Panthers now own a 4-6 record. They take the field next when they host St. Louis for a non-league challenge on Saturday, May 4. Alma will face a Sharks squad coming off a 5-3 non-league loss to Farwell (Farwell, MI). The Sharks record now stands at 2-3.

With the loss, Bridgman falls to 6-6 on the campaign. The Bees travel to Evart (Evart, MI) to face the Wildcats in a non-league challenge on Saturday, May 4. The Wildcats enter the challenge with a record of 14-2. Evart won 7-0 in their recent non-league challenge against Holton (Holton, MI)