Sumrall Bobcats (Sumrall, MS) backers exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they saw their softball squad achieve victory over the visiting Purvis Tornadoes (Purvis, MS), 12-1 in a non-league challenge.

The Bobcats now own a 8-5 record. They take the field next when they travel to St. Patrick for a 3A Region 8 challenge on Tuesday, April 7. Sumrall will face a Fighting Irish squad coming off a 12-2 league win over Seminary (Seminary, MS). The Fighting Irish record now stands at 15-1.

With the loss, Purvis falls to 8-4 on the campaign. The Tornadoes travel to North Pike (Summit, MS) to face the Jaguars in a 4A Region 7 challenge on Thursday, April 9. The Jaguars enter the challenge with a record of 4-5.