M.L. King Lions (Lithonia, GA) backers exited the stadium thrilled Monday as they saw their softball squad run past the host Clarkston Angoras (Clarkston, GA), 19-8 in a non-league challenge.

The Lions now own a 1-3 record. They take the field next when they host Tucker for a 5A Region 4 challenge on Tuesday, August 29. M.L. King will battle a Tigers squad coming off a 12-9 league win over M.L. King (Lithonia, GA). The Tigers record now stands at 2-1.

With the loss, Clarkston falls to 0-3 on the campaign. The Angoras host Holy Innocents Episcopal (Atlanta, GA) to battle the Golden Bears in a 4A Region 6 challenge on Tuesday, August 29. The Golden Bears enter the challenge with a record of 0-6. Holy Innocents Episcopal lost 12-1 in their recent non-league challenge against Providence Christian Academy (Lilburn, GA)