Giles Spartans (Pearisburg, VA) supporters left the game pleased Tuesday as they saw their softball squad nudge the visiting Bland County Bears (Rocky Gap, VA), 1-0 in a league game.

With the triumph, Giles improves its record to 12-5 on the year. The Spartans travel to Fort Chiswell (Max Meadows, VA) to play the Pioneers in a Mountain Empire game on Friday, May 9. The Pioneers enter the game with a record of 12-5. Fort Chiswell won 12-6 in their recent non-league game against Floyd County (Floyd, VA)

The Bears now hold a 1-15 record. They play next when they host Eastern Montgomery for a non-league game on Friday, May 9. Bland County will play a Mustangs squad coming off a 10-0 non-league loss to Auburn (Riner, VA). The Mustangs record now stands at 8-6.