Atlanta Hornets (Atlanta, MO) backers exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Linn County Mustangs (Purdin, MO), 8-7 in a non-league challenge.

The Hornets now own a 6-7 record. They take the field next when they travel to Novinger for a non-league challenge on Saturday, September 23.

With the loss, Linn County falls to 1-9 on the campaign. The Mustangs host Brunswick (Brunswick, MO) to battle the Wildcats in a non-league challenge on Monday, September 25. The Wildcats enter the challenge with a record of 5-3. Brunswick lost 3-2 in their recent non-league challenge against Higbee (Higbee, MO)