Minerva Lions (Minerva, OH) supporters left the game thrilled Friday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Alliance Aviators (Alliance, OH), 8-3 in a league game.

With the triumph, Minerva improves its record to 9-14 on the year. The Lions travel to Tuscarawas Central Catholic (New Philadelphia, OH) to play the Saints in a non-league game on Saturday, May 10. The Saints enter the game with a record of 6-11. Tuscarawas Central Catholic won 4-2 in their recent non-league game against Fairless (Navarre, OH)

The Aviators now hold a 7-17 record. They play next when they travel to Washington for a non-league game on Monday, May 12.