Paulding County Patriots (Dallas, GA) backers exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Harrison Hoyas (Kennesaw, GA), 12-8 in a non-league challenge.

The Patriots now own a 4-0 record. They take the field next when they travel to Fannin County for a non-league challenge on Saturday, August 12. Paulding County will battle a Rebels squad coming off a 11-3 non-league loss to Coahulla Creek (Dalton, GA). The Rebels record now stands at 0-1.

With the loss, Harrison falls to 1-2 on the campaign. The Hoyas travel to Hillgrove (Powder Springs, GA) to battle the Hawks in a 7A Region 3 challenge on Tuesday, August 15. The Hawks enter the challenge with a record of 2-2. Hillgrove won 7-1 in their recent non-league challenge against Alexander (Douglasville, GA)