Newcastle Racers (Newcastle, OK) backers left the game pleased Friday as they saw their softball squad nudge the visiting Poteau Pirates (Poteau, OK), 7-5 in a non-league game.

With the triumph, Newcastle upgrades its record to 18-10 on the year. The Racers travel to Chandler (Chandler, OK) to play the Lions in a non-league game on Friday, September 20. The Lions enter the game with a record of 28-1. Chandler won 8-1 in their recent league game against Sperry (Sperry, OK)

The Pirates now own a 16-12 record. They play next when they host Muldrow for a 4A District 6 game on Monday, September 23.