Simon Kenton Pioneers (Independence, KY) fans exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Dixie Heights Colonels (Edgewood, KY), 9-6 in a non-league challenge.

The Pioneers now sport a 11-10 record. They take the field next when they host Boone County for a non-league challenge on Friday, May 10. Simon Kenton will face a Rebels squad coming off a 4-1 league loss to Conner (Hebron, KY). The Rebels record now stands at 5-15.

With the loss, Dixie Heights falls to 8-14 on the campaign. The Colonels travel to Ryle (Union, KY) to face the Raiders in a non-league challenge on Thursday, May 9. The Raiders enter the challenge with a record of 9-11. Ryle won 15-2 in their recent non-league challenge against Bishop Brossart (Alexandria, KY)