Okemah Panthers (Okemah, OK) backers exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they saw their softball squad nip the host New Lima Falcons (New Lima, OK), 11-5 in a non-league challenge.

The Panthers now own a 2-7 record. They take the field next when they host Pawnee for a non-league challenge on Monday, August 21.

With the loss, New Lima falls to 1-6 on the campaign. The Falcons host Wewoka (Wewoka, OK) to face the Tigers in a non-league match on Friday, August 18. The Tigers go into the match with a record of 1-6. Wewoka lost 8-0 in their recent non-league match against Porum (Porum, OK)