Forest Bearcats (Forest, MS) supporters left the game pleased Thursday as they saw their softball squad nudge the host Newton Tigers (Newton, MS), 35-32 in a non-league game.

With the triumph, Forest improves its record to 1-0 on the year. The Bearcats travel to Scott Central (Forest, MS) to confront the Rebels in a non-league match on Thursday, February 19. The Rebels come into the match with a record of 0-0.

In their next game, the Tigers confront the Taylorsville Tartars (Taylorsville, MS) in a non-league game, on Monday, February 16. Newton will attempt to upgrade on its 0-2 season record. The Tartars enter the game with a 2-0 record after their 32-24 non-league win over Pelahatchie (Pelahatchie, MS).