Morton Panthers (Morton, MS) backers exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Leake Central Gators (Carthage, MS), 12-6 in a non-league challenge.

The Panthers now own a 5-2 record. They take the field next when they host St. Andrews Episcopal for a 3A Region 6 challenge on Thursday, March 8. Morton will battle a Saints squad coming off a 3-1 non-league loss to St. Joseph Catholic (Madison, MS). The Saints record now stands at 0-1.

With the loss, Leake Central falls to 0-5 on the campaign. The Gators host Louisville (Louisville, MS) to battle the Wildcats in a 4A Region 4 challenge on Thursday, March 8. The Wildcats enter the challenge with a record of 0-4. Louisville lost 15-0 in their recent non-league match against Philadelphia (Philadelphia, MS)