Sterling Tigers (Sterling, OK) supporters left the game thrilled Friday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Pawnee Black Bears (Pawnee, OK), 5-4 in a non-league game.

With the triumph, Sterling improves its record to 8-3 on the year. The Tigers travel to Beggs (Beggs, OK) to face the Demons in a non-league game on Friday, August 23. The Demons enter the game with a record of 6-4. Beggs won 15-3 in their recent league game against Morris (Morris, OK)

The Black Bears now hold a 2-8 record. They play next when they travel to Bristow for a non-league outing on Friday, August 23. Pawnee will encounter a Pirates team coming off a 10-2 league win over Inola (Inola, OK). The Pirates record now stands at 2-2.