Elmore City-Pernell Badgers (Elmore City, OK) backers exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Pauls Valley Panthers (Pauls Valley, OK), 7-5 in a non-league challenge.

The Badgers now own a 18-13 record. They take the field next when they travel to Wayne for a non-league challenge on Monday, September 18.

With the loss, Pauls Valley falls to 9-19 on the campaign. The Panthers host Byng (Ada, OK) to face the Pirates in a non-league challenge on Monday, September 18. The Pirates enter the challenge with a record of 9-20.